How much is the train ticket from Dorchester to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Dorchester to London start from R 226. The average price for this train route is around R 1 318. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Dorchester to London?

The average train journey time from Dorchester to London is 2h 51m, covering a distance of 185 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 31m and is operated by South Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the Dorchester to London route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 29 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway , Great Western Railway .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Dorchester to London?

The earliest train from Dorchester to London departs at 07:05. And the latest train departs at 21:10.

Which is the best train operator from Dorchester to London?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is South Western Railway , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Dorchester to London?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Dorchester to London?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Dorchester to London?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Train Dorchester to London from R 216

Next train departures

Next departures from Dorchester to London on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:33	Dorchester South	2h 37m	20:10	Clapham Junction	Cheapest
Train	09:13	Dorchester South	2h 34m	11:47	Waterloo	Fastest
Train	08:07	Dorchester South	2h 57m	11:04	Wimbledon	No tags
Train	07:46	Dorchester West	2h 43m	10:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	08:07	Dorchester South	2h 57m	11:04	Wimbledon	No tags

Next departures from Dorchester to London on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:33	Dorchester South	2h 46m	20:19	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	09:13	Dorchester South	2h 34m	11:47	Waterloo	Fastest
Train	08:07	Dorchester South	2h 57m	11:04	Wimbledon	No tags
Train	08:07	Dorchester South	2h 57m	11:04	Wimbledon	No tags
Train	08:07	Dorchester South	2h 57m	11:04	Wimbledon	No tags

Next departures from Dorchester to London on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:33	Dorchester South	2h 38m	19:11	Clapham Junction	Cheapest
Train	09:13	Dorchester South	2h 34m	11:47	Waterloo	Fastest
Train	08:07	Dorchester South	2h 57m	11:04	Wimbledon	No tags
Train	07:46	Dorchester West	2h 43m	10:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	08:07	Dorchester South	2h 57m	11:04	Wimbledon	No tags

Next departures from Dorchester to London on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:33	Dorchester South	2h 46m	20:19	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	09:13	Dorchester South	2h 34m	11:47	Waterloo	Fastest
Train	08:07	Dorchester South	2h 57m	11:04	Wimbledon	No tags
Train	07:46	Dorchester West	2h 43m	10:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	08:07	Dorchester South	2h 57m	11:04	Wimbledon	No tags

Next departures from Dorchester to London on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:13	Dorchester South	2h 39m	17:52	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	08:13	Dorchester South	2h 39m	10:52	Waterloo	Fastest
Train	07:07	Dorchester South	2h 57m	10:04	Wimbledon	No tags
Train	07:46	Dorchester West	2h 43m	10:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:07	Dorchester South	2h 57m	10:04	Wimbledon	No tags

Next departures from Dorchester to London on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:00	Dorchester South	2h 57m	10:57	Wandsworth Town	CheapestFastest
Train	08:00	Dorchester South	2h 57m	10:57	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	08:00	Dorchester South	2h 57m	10:57	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	09:00	Dorchester South	2h 57m	11:57	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	09:00	Dorchester South	2h 57m	11:57	Wandsworth Town	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Dorchester to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 257, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage duration

185 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 261 - R 751	Average duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 226 - R 7 114	Average duration2h 51m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 257 - R 257	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Train Companies

South Western Railway

4/525 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.4

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dorchester to London by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Dorchester to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Dorchester to London start from R 226. The average price for this train route is around R 1 318. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Dorchester to London?
The average train journey time from Dorchester to London is 2h 51m, covering a distance of 185 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 31m and is operated by South Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Dorchester to London route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 29 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway, Great Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Dorchester to London?
The earliest train from Dorchester to London departs at 07:05. And the latest train departs at 21:10.
Which is the best train operator from Dorchester to London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is South Western Railway, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Dorchester to London?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Dorchester to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Dorchester to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

25/01

R 467

26/01

R 387

Today

R 541

28/01

R 464

29/01

R 540

30/01

R 546

31/01

R 240

01/02

R 872

The cheapest trip from Dorchester to London was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of R 240

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Dorchester to London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 240 to R 6 798 for a train ticket from Dorchester to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 240, which is on 2026-01-31.