Dorchester to Portsmouth Trains

Dorchester to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dorchester and Portsmouth takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorchester to Portsmouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 44m
Duration: 81 mi
Distance: £41
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...

2h 21m

£33–74

Dorchester to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Dorchester and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

6:07 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 9:26 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:36 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

6:07 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 9:26 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:36 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

6:07 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 9:26 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:36 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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