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Outbound fromInverness to Dorchester South by train
It takes an average of 15h 27m to travel from Inverness to Dorchester South by train, over a distance of around 473 miles (762 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from Inverness to Dorchester South and tickets for this journey start from £143.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 09:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:45 | |
| Departure station | Inverness | |
| Arrival station | Dorchester South | |
| Journey time | From 13h 19m | |
| Distance | 473 miles (762 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £143.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, ScotRail, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper |
Taking the train from Inverness to Dorchester South in 13 hours 19 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Inverness to Dorchester South? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 15 hours 27 minutes to travel the 473 miles (762 km) from Inverness to Dorchester South by train, although you can get there in as little as 13 hours 19 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 2 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 Avanti West Coast, ScotRail or South Western Railway to Dorchester South. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Inverness to Dorchester South in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £143.60. 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 South by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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