The average train between Dorchester and Kent takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorchester to Kent. 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 Kent. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Kent at 1:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Kent. However, there are services departing from Dorchester station and arriving at Kent station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Dorchester to Kent train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.
Dorchester to Kent train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Lenham station.
Book your Dorchester to Kent train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Dorchester and Kent is 227.8 km. The road distance is 294 km.
You can take a train from Dorchester South to Lenham via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 4h 41m.