The average train between Dorchester and Harwich takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorchester to Harwich. 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 Harwich. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Harwich at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Dorchester to Harwich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Dorchester station and arriving at Harwich station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Dorchester to Harwich train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.
Dorchester to Harwich train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manningtree station.
Book your Dorchester to Harwich train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Dorchester and Harwich is 292 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Dorchester South to Harwich Town via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 5h 5m.