Paddington to Dorchester Trains

Paddington to Dorchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Paddington and Dorchester takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Paddington 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.

3h 54m
Duration: 146 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Castle Cary

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3h 23m

£66–122

Paddington to Dorchester train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Paddington and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paddington is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

5:37 PM → 8:24 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:03 PM → 10:54 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
9:04 PM → 8:07 AM
Arrives next day
11h 3m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

7:02 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
10:36 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 4:05 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

7:02 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
10:36 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 4:05 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

7:02 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
10:36 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 4:05 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

7:02 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
10:36 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 4:05 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 29, 2026

9:03 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
10:35 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 4:07 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
2:36 PM → 6:10 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 30, 2026

8:44 AM → 11:12 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
10:36 AM → 1:30 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 3:31 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
4:36 PM → 7:51 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
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