Rome2Rio

How to get fromDurham to Dorchesterby train, car, plane, or bus

Find Transport to Dorchester

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Durham to Dorchester by train, car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain train Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth
    6h 24m
    £144–258

  2. Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain train
    6h 26m
    £70–167

  3. Drive 327.4 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Dorchestercar car 327.4 mi
    6h 8m
    £79–114

  4. Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain train
    5h 7m
    £112–274

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Durham to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Weymouth / ...
    7h 47m
    £196–294

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain train
    10h 50m
    £106–192

  7. Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    2. Take the train from Woking to Dorchester Southtrain train
    6h 52m
    £97–354

  8. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain train
    7h 4m
    £147–314

Durham to Dorchester by train

Calendar52Weekly Trains
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£196Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Durham to Dorchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 391.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Dorchester South via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 24m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers