The average train between Maidenhead and Dorchester takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Maidenhead is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 21m • 2 changes


3h 34m • 2 changes


2h 39m • 2 changes


3h 8m • 2 changes


4h 22m • 2 changes


3h 25m • 2 changes


2h 39m • 2 changes


3h 16m • 2 changes


3h 13m • 2 changes


2h 57m • 2 changes


2h 57m • 2 changes


2h 57m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead station and arriving at Dorchester station via Dorchester South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Maidenhead to Dorchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Basingstoke station.
Maidenhead to Dorchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Dorchester South station.
Book your Maidenhead to Dorchester train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Maidenhead and Dorchester is 149.5 km. The road distance is 184 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Dorchester South hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 2h.