The average train between Dover and Dorchester takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Dorchester. 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 Dover and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 11:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dover to Dorchester? 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 Dover to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Dorchester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Dover to Dorchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Dorchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Dorchester South station.
Book your Dover to Dorchester train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Dover and Dorchester is 266.5 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Dorchester South via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 38m.