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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Dorchester South | Clapham Junction | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Dorchester South | Waterloo | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Dorchester South | Wimbledon | No tags | ||||
| Train | Dorchester South | Wimbledon | No tags | ||||
| Train | Dorchester South | Wimbledon | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Dorchester to London
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 372, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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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 423. The average price for this train route is around R 1 559. 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 54m, covering a distance of 182 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 34m and is operated by South Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Dorchester to London route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 25 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 07:02. And the latest train departs at 21:09.
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.
The cheapest trip from Dorchester to London was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 407To 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 407 to R 7 130 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 407, which is on 2025-12-13.
