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Trip Overview

The average train between Dorchester and Edinburgh takes 8h and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorchester to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h
Duration
531 mi
Distance
£231
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
7h 29m
£190–331

Dorchester to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Dorchester and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 530.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dorchester South to Edinburgh Waverley via London Waterloo, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 7h 29m.

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