The average train between Dorchester and Gillingham takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorchester to Gillingham. 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 Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Dorchester station and arriving at Gillingham station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Dorchester to Gillingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.
Dorchester to Gillingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.
Book your Dorchester to Gillingham train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dorchester and Gillingham is 221.4 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Dorchester South to Gillingham (Kent) via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 4h 20m.