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Outbound fromDorchester West to Bristol Temple Meads by train
It takes an average of 2h 16m to travel from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meads by train, over a distance of around 51 miles (83 km). There are normally 11 trains per day travelling from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meads and tickets for this journey start from £9.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:51 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:53 | |
| Departure station | Dorchester West | |
| Arrival station | Bristol Temple Meads | |
| Journey time | From 2h 3m | |
| Distance | 51 miles (83 km) | |
| Frequency | 11 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £9.50 | |
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Taking the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meads in 2 hours 3 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meads? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 16 minutes to travel the 51 miles (83 km) from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meads by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 3 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 11 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Great Western Railway for all or at least part of your journey to Bristol Temple Meads.
Book train tickets from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meads in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £9.50. 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 Bristol Temple Meads by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meads
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