The average train between Portsmouth and Dorchester takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Dorchester station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Portsmouth to Dorchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Dorchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dorchester South station.
Book your Portsmouth to Dorchester train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Portsmouth and Dorchester is 94.8 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Dorchester South via Southampton Central in around 2h 35m.
