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Outbound fromGatwick Airport to Dorchester South by train
It takes an average of 5h 38m to travel from Gatwick Airport to Dorchester South by train, over a distance of around 104 miles (167 km). There are normally 65 trains per day travelling from Gatwick Airport to Dorchester South and tickets for this journey start from £29.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 02:08 | |
| Departure station | Gatwick Airport | |
| Arrival station | Dorchester South | |
| Journey time | From 3h 9m | |
| Distance | 104 miles (167 km) | |
| Frequency | 65 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £29.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Southern |
Taking the train from Gatwick Airport to Dorchester South in 3 hours 9 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Gatwick Airport to Dorchester South? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 38 minutes to travel the 104 miles (167 km) from Gatwick Airport to Dorchester South by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 9 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 65 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 Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Thameslink 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 Gatwick Airport to Dorchester South in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £29.60. 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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Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Dorchester South
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