The average train between Dorchester and Leicester takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Dorchester to Leicester. 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 Leicester. 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 Leicester at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dorchester to Leicester? 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 Leicester. However, there are services departing from Dorchester station and arriving at Leicester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Dorchester to Leicester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.
Dorchester to Leicester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Dorchester to Leicester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Dorchester and Leicester is 231.8 km. The road distance is 380 km.
You can take a train from Dorchester South to Leicester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 14m.