Birmingham to Dorchester by train

Taking the train from Birmingham to Dorchester

So you’re considering going from Birmingham to Dorchester by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost for travel between Birmingham and Dorchester

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £140.74, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Birmingham to Dorchester train schedule

• The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 06:03.

• The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:10.

• The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 06:04.

• The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:00.

• 27 trains run along this route each day.

• Trains leave the station every 37 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Birmingham to Dorchester?

On this route spanning 201 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Birmingham and Dorchester

Tickets for travel between Birmingham and Dorchester can be booked 5 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making the most of your Birmingham to Dorchester travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Dorchester.