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Southbourne to Dorchester by train

First train

09:25

Last train

11:14

Departure station

Southbourne

Arrival station

Dorchester

Journey time

From 2h 23m

Distance

68 miles (109 km)

Changes

1 change

Train operators

South Western Railway, Southern

Travelling from Southbourne to Dorchester by train

Looking to travel from Southbourne to Dorchester by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 2 hours 32 minutes to travel from Southbourne to Dorchester by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 23 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 68 miles (109 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Dorchester, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with South Western Railway or Southern to get to Dorchester – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Southbourne to Dorchester in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Southbourne to Dorchester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Southbourne and Dorchester by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Southbourne to Dorchester is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Southbourne to Dorchester?

No, there are no direct train services from Southbourne to Dorchester. Travelling from Southbourne to Dorchester by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Southbourne to Dorchester leave?

The first train from Southbourne to Dorchester leaves at 09:25. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Southbourne to Dorchester leave?

The last train from Southbourne to Dorchester leaves at 11:14. 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.

What's the distance between Southbourne and Dorchester by train?

Trains travelling from Southbourne to Dorchester cover a distance of around 68 miles (109 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Dorchester to Southbourne.

Cheap train tickets from Southbourne to Dorchester

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Consider a Season Ticket

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Southbourne to Dorchester is right for you.

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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