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Dorchester to Lancaster trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dorchester and Lancaster takes 8h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Dorchester to Lancaster. 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 33m
Duration
293 mi
Distance
£153
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
  2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain train
6h 51m
£122–211

Dorchester to Lancaster train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dorchester and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 1:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 8h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 292.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Dorchester West to Lancaster via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 51m.

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