The average train between Kent and Dorchester takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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 Kent and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Dorchester station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Kent to Dorchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.
Kent to Dorchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Dorchester South station.
Book your Kent to Dorchester train tickets online with Southeastern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Kent and Dorchester is 227.8 km. The road distance is 298 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Dorchester South via London Victoria, Victoria Station, London Eye, and London Waterloo in around 4h 55m.