The average train between Ipswich and Dorchester takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich 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 Ipswich and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Dorchester station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Ipswich to Dorchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Dorchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Dorchester South station.
Book your Ipswich to Dorchester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Ipswich and Dorchester is 290.3 km. The road distance is 335 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Dorchester South via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 28m.