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Lancaster to Dorchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lancaster and Dorchester takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster 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.

6h 36m
Duration
366 mi
Distance
£164
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Lancaster to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 53m
£138–271

Lancaster to Dorchester train times

Trains run hourly between Lancaster and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 365.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Lancaster, Lancashire, England and Dorchester, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Lancaster to Dorchester South via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 53m.

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