The average train between Lewes and Dorchester takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Lewes 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 Lewes and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Lewes is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Brighton and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Dorchester station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Lewes to Dorchester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.
Lewes to Dorchester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Dorchester South station.
Book your Lewes to Dorchester train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Lewes and Dorchester is 172.5 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Dorchester South via Brighton and Southampton Central in around 4h 24m.
