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Penzance to Dorchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Penzance and Dorchester takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Penzance 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 49m
Duration
220 mi
Distance
£132
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Castle Cary

best
  1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain train
  3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Dorchester Westtrain train
6h 23m
£97–191

Penzance to Dorchester train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Penzance and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Penzance to Dorchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 220.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Dorchester West via Exeter St Davids and Castle Cary in around 6h 23m.

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