The average train between Shrewsbury and Dorchester takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Dorchester station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Shrewsbury to Dorchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Dorchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Dorchester West station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Dorchester train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Shrewsbury and Dorchester is 222.7 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Dorchester West via Newport (S Wales) and Bristol Temple Meads in around 5h 39m.