The average train between Sheffield and Dorchester takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Sheffield 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 every 4 hours between Sheffield and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Dorchester station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Sheffield to Dorchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Dorchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Dorchester West station.
Book your Sheffield to Dorchester train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Sheffield and Dorchester is 303.8 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Dorchester West via Bristol Temple Meads in around 5h 45m.