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It takes an average of 7h 21m to travel from Chester to Dorchester South by train, over a distance of around 173 miles (278 km). There are normally 30 trains per day travelling from Chester to Dorchester South and tickets for this journey start from £85.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:34 | |
| Departure station | Chester | |
| Arrival station | Dorchester South | |
| Journey time | From 5h 31m | |
| Distance | 173 miles (278 km) | |
| Frequency | 30 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £85.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Southern |
Travelling from Chester to Dorchester South by train
Looking to travel from Chester to Dorchester South by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 7 hours 21 minutes to travel from Chester to Dorchester South by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 5 hours 31 minutes though. You'll usually find 30 trains per day running along the 173 miles (278 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Dorchester South, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or South Western Railway to get to Dorchester South. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Chester to Dorchester South 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, as advance tickets start from £85.60.
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The price of train tickets from Chester to Dorchester South starts at £85.60 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.
1. Book in advance
2. Consider a Season Ticket
3. Use your Railcard
4. Split your tickets
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