The average train between Dorchester and Birmingham takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Dorchester to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Dorchester and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Dorchester station and arriving at Birmingham station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Dorchester to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Dorchester West station.
Dorchester to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Dorchester to Birmingham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Dorchester and Birmingham is 199.7 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Dorchester West to Birmingham New Street via Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 58m.