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Preston to Dorchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Dorchester takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

7h 59m
Duration
272 mi
Distance
£149
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
  3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain train
6h 47m
£117–201

Preston to Dorchester train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Preston to Dorchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 271.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Dorchester West via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads in around 6h 47m.

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