The average train between Peterborough and Dorchester takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 3:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Dorchester station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Peterborough to Dorchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Dorchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Dorchester South station.
Book your Peterborough to Dorchester train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Peterborough and Dorchester is 255.7 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Dorchester South via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 21m.