First train | 09:54 | |
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Last train | 13:54 | |
Departure station | Basildon | |
Arrival station | Dorchester South | |
Journey time | From 4h 29m | |
Distance | 139 miles (223 km) | |
Changes | 4 changes | |
Price | From £20.60 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, c2c, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway |
Thinking about taking the train from Basildon to Dorchester South? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 30 minutes to travel the 139 miles (223 km) from Basildon to Dorchester South by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 29 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 4 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or c2c to Dorchester South. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Basildon to Dorchester South in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £20.60. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
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The fastest journey time by train from Basildon to Dorchester South is 4 hours and 29 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Basildon to Dorchester South can start from as little as £20.60 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Basildon to Dorchester South. Travelling from Basildon to Dorchester South by train will require a minimum of 4 changes.
The first train from Basildon to Dorchester South leaves at 09:54. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Basildon to Dorchester South leaves at 13:54. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Basildon to Dorchester South cover a distance of around 139 miles (223 km) during the journey.
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