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Reading to Dorchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Dorchester takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

2h 42m
Duration
103 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Winchester

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  1. Take the train from Reading to Winchestertrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
  2. Take the train from Winchester to Dorchester Southtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 45m
£47–91

Reading to Dorchester train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 102.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Dorchester South via Winchester in around 2h 45m.

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