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It takes an average of 7h 54m to travel from Dorchester South to Manchester by train, over a distance of around 192 miles (308 km). There are normally 73 trains per day travelling from Dorchester South to Manchester and tickets for this journey start from £43.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:47 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:22 | |
| Departure station | Dorchester South | |
| Arrival station | Manchester | |
| Journey time | From 5h 23m | |
| Distance | 192 miles (308 km) | |
| Frequency | 73 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £43.70 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway, South Western Railway, Southern, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales |
Trains to Manchester from Dorchester South
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It takes an average of 7 hours 54 minutes to travel from Dorchester South to Manchester by train. You'll find on average 73 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Manchester by train; you'll need to make 1 change.
London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales trains run on this route.
The journey from Dorchester South to Manchester starts at £43.70. Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
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