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It takes an average of 5h 6m to travel from Bishops Stortford to Dorchester by train, over a distance of around 138 miles (222 km). There are normally 37 trains per day travelling from Bishops Stortford to Dorchester and tickets for this journey start from £38.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:37 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:39 | |
| Departure station | Bishops Stortford | |
| Arrival station | Dorchester | |
| Journey time | From 3h 59m | |
| Distance | 138 miles (222 km) | |
| Frequency | 37 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £38.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, South Western Railway, Southern |
Taking the train from Bishops Stortford to Dorchester in 3 hours 59 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Bishops Stortford to Dorchester? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 6 minutes to travel the 138 miles (222 km) from Bishops Stortford to Dorchester by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 59 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 37 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or South Western Railway to Dorchester. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Bishops Stortford to Dorchester in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £38.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Dorchester by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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