The cheapest and fastest trains from Clapham Junction (CLJ) to Dorchester South (DCH)
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£33
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£58
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 32 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h 36 m
Trains on 17 Sept
29
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Clapham Junction (CLJ) to Dorchester South (DCH) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Clapham Junction (CLJ) to Dorchester South (DCH) will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 29 trains from Clapham Junction (CLJ) to Dorchester South (DCH), including 12 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 179 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
L8026213:122h37Clapham Junction (CLJ)15:49Dorchester South (DCH)£331One-way0 changes
L8025412:122h38Clapham Junction (CLJ)14:50Dorchester South (DCH)£361One-way0 changes
L8027414:122h38Clapham Junction (CLJ)16:50Dorchester South (DCH)£361One-way0 changes
L8028215:122h39Clapham Junction (CLJ)17:51Dorchester South (DCH)£361One-way0 changes
L802229:122h38Clapham Junction (CLJ)11:50Dorchester South (DCH)£411One-way0 changes
L8029416:122h32Clapham Junction (CLJ)18:44Dorchester South (DCH)£411One-way0 changes
L8031819:122h35Clapham Junction (CLJ)21:47Dorchester South (DCH)£461One-way0 changes
L8026213:122h37Clapham Junction (CLJ)15:49Dorchester South (DCH)£331One-way0 changes
L802229:122h38Clapham Junction (CLJ)11:50Dorchester South (DCH)£411One-way0 changes
L802148:122h38Clapham Junction (CLJ)10:50Dorchester South (DCH)£861One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach, flight and ferry for Clapham Junction (CLJ) to Dorchester South (DCH)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Clapham Junction (CLJ) to Dorchester South (DCH) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a flight costs an average of £501.
Distance: 179 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£52 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £501 Average Price | £47 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Clapham Junction (CLJ) to Dorchester South (DCH):
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Clapham Junction (CLJ) to Dorchester South (DCH) costing on average £52.
A coach is £474 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Clapham Junction (CLJ) to Dorchester South (DCH) costing on average £501.
Other travel options to Dorchester South (DCH) take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 45m.
Coach takes on average 4h 12m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (2h 36m by train vs 2h 45m by car). Tickets start at around £52 compared to roughly £47 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with South Western Railway.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Clapham Junction (CLJ) to Dorchester South (DCH) train times
The table below shows live departures for Clapham Junction (CLJ) to Dorchester South (DCH) trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L80344 | On time 5:25 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 3h14 | 8:39 Dorchester South (DCH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80352 | On time 6:37 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 3h02 | 9:39 Dorchester South (DCH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L85013 · L80360 | On time 7:23 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h59 | 10:22 Dorchester South (DCH) | 1 change | |
L80214 | On time 8:12 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h38 | 10:50 Dorchester South (DCH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79329 · L80084 | On time 8:27 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h53 | 11:20 Dorchester South (DCH) | 1 change | |
L80222 | On time 9:12 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h38 | 11:50 Dorchester South (DCH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79342 · L80092 | On time 9:27 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h55 | 12:22 Dorchester South (DCH) | 1 change | |
L80234 | On time 10:12 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h38 | 12:50 Dorchester South (DCH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79352 · L80102 | On time 10:27 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h55 | 13:22 Dorchester South (DCH) | 1 change | |
L80242 | On time 11:12 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h38 | 13:50 Dorchester South (DCH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79363 · L80110 | On time 11:27 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h55 | 14:22 Dorchester South (DCH) | 1 change | |
L80254 | On time 12:12 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h38 | 14:50 Dorchester South (DCH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79372 · L80120 | On time 12:27 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h55 | 15:22 Dorchester South (DCH) | 1 change | |
L80262 | On time 13:12 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h37 | 15:49 Dorchester South (DCH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79383 · L80128 | On time 13:27 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h55 | 16:22 Dorchester South (DCH) | 1 change | |
L80274 | On time 14:12 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h38 | 16:50 Dorchester South (DCH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79395 · L80140 | On time 14:27 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h55 | 17:22 Dorchester South (DCH) | 1 change | |
L80282 | On time 15:12 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h39 | 17:51 Dorchester South (DCH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79406 · L80148 | On time 15:27 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h55 | 18:22 Dorchester South (DCH) | 1 change | |
L80294 | On time 16:12 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h32 | 18:44 Dorchester South (DCH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79417 · L80160 | On time 16:27 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h55 | 19:22 Dorchester South (DCH) | 1 change | |
L79424 · L80302 | Delayed 16:57 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h47 | 18:45 18:45Dorchester South (DCH) | 1 change | |
L78623 · L80534 · L80308 | On time 17:02 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 3h39 | 20:41 Dorchester South (DCH) | 2 changes | |
L79974 · L80174 | On time 18:14 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h54 | 21:08 Dorchester South (DCH) | 1 change | |
L80318 | On time 19:12 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h35 | 21:47 Dorchester South (DCH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L85018 · L80324 | On time 19:22 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h51 | 22:13 Dorchester South (DCH) | 1 change | |
L79450+ G01035+ L80324 | On time 19:27 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h46 | 22:13 Dorchester South (DCH) | 2 changes | |
L79464 · L80330 | On time 20:27 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h46 | 23:13 Dorchester South (DCH) | 1 change | |
L79473 · L80336 | Delayed 21:27 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 2h45 | 23:13 23:13Dorchester South (DCH) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Clapham Junction (CLJ) to Dorchester South (DCH)
Trains from Clapham Junction (CLJ) to Dorchester South (DCH) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 20:42. The fastest train covers the 179 km distance in 2h 26m.
Distance 179 km |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 26m |
First train 4:25 |
Last train 20:42 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: South Western Railway from Clapham Junction (CLJ) to Dorchester South (DCH) trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Clapham Junction (CLJ) and Dorchester South (DCH) from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Clapham Junction (CLJ) to Dorchester South (DCH) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Clapham Junction (CLJ) to Dorchester South (DCH) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dorchester South (DCH), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Clapham Junction (CLJ) and Dorchester South (DCH)
Most Clapham Junction (CLJ) to Dorchester South (DCH) trains use the London Waterloo to Dorchester South station pair. Use this guide to compare Clapham Junction (CLJ) and Dorchester South (DCH) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Clapham Junction from London city centre
Clapham Junction is 5 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Clapham Junction train station facilities and services
Clapham Junction has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Clapham Junction.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Clapham Junction.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Clapham Junction.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Clapham Junction: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Clapham Junction: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Clapham Junction: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access available through Brighton Yard entrance to all platforms via lifts. Step free access available through Grant Road entrance to platform 1 and 2 via lifts, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Dorchester South from Dorchester city centre
Dorchester South train station facilities and services
Dorchester South has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dorchester South.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dorchester South.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dorchester South.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dorchester South: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dorchester South: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dorchester South: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B2 Station. Some step-free access to all platforms - please check details - Ramp to Platform 1 at approx 1:14 gradient (to London) via Booking Hall, or level via car park (1 step via side gate next to Booking Hall when closed). Ramp at approx 1:20 to Platform 2 (to Weymouth) from separate entrance. Interchange via street over 1km so no reasonable step-free access between platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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