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Manchester to Dorchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Dorchester takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester 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.

5h 31m
Duration
320 mi
Distance
£145
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 27m
£122–246

Manchester to Dorchester train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 319.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Dorchester, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Dorchester South via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 27m.

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