The cheapest and fastest trains from Dorchester to Hook
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
2 h 24 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dorchester to Hook is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dorchester to Hook will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 1 trains that leave Dorchester for Hook every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 121 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 24 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Dorchester to Hook
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dorchester to Hook among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 121 km
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£30 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dorchester to Hook train times
The table below shows live departures for Dorchester to Hook trains for tomorrow, Monday 9 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:07 Dorchester | 2h24 | 09:31 Hook | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dorchester to Hook
Trains from Dorchester to Hook run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:49, the last at 16:48. The fastest train covers the 121 km distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 121 km |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 06:49 |
Last train 16:48 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Dorchester to Hook trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Dorchester and Hook from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
FAQs: Dorchester to Hook train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dorchester to Hook 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 Hook, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Dorchester and Hook
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 18:15 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. Separate Male toilet facilities. Female and Accessible toilet is combined. Accessible toilets are located in the booking hall on platform 1. The toilets are open: Monday to Friday – 05:50 to 18:15 Saturday – 06:45 to 17:00 Sunday – 08:30 to 16:00
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: In the booking hall. Area is heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off Weymouth Avenue
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 13:00 Saturday 08:00 - 12:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has level access from the main entrance and car park to Platform 1 (for trains towards London Waterloo). There is step-free access from the supermarket car park to Platform 2 (for trains towards Basingstoke) via a separate entrance and a ramp at approx 1:20 gradient. The step-free route between platforms is approximately 375m via the street. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off station road
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