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Outbound fromCoventry to Dorchester by train
It takes an average of 5h 21m to travel from Coventry to Dorchester by train, over a distance of around 123 miles (199 km). There are normally 28 trains per day travelling from Coventry to Dorchester and tickets for this journey start from £123.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:26 | |
| Departure station | Coventry | |
| Arrival station | Dorchester | |
| Journey time | From 3h 37m | |
| Distance | 123 miles (199 km) | |
| Frequency | 28 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £123.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Southern, Chiltern Railways |
Taking the train from Coventry to Dorchester in 3 hours 37 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Coventry to Dorchester? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 21 minutes to travel the 123 miles (199 km) from Coventry to Dorchester by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 37 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 28 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway 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 Coventry to Dorchester in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £123.50. 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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Cheap train tickets from Coventry to Dorchester
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Coventry to Dorchester is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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