The average train between Dorchester and Brighton takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Dorchester to Brighton. 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 hourly between Dorchester and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Brighton at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Dorchester station and arriving at Brighton station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Dorchester to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.
Dorchester to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Dorchester to Brighton train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Dorchester and Brighton is 161.8 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from Dorchester South to Brighton via Southampton Central in around 3h 25m.
