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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Dorchester
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
4 h 9 m
Average duration
4 h 9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Dorchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Dorchester will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
Of the 1 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Dorchester 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 166 km distance in an average of 4 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 9 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, train and ferry for London Gatwick Airport to Dorchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Dorchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £19, and a coach costs an average of £52.
Distance: 166 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
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£39 Average Price | £55 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Dorchester train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Dorchester trains for tomorrow, Sunday 1 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 09:14 London Gatwick Airport | 4h09 | 13:23 Dorchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs South Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for South Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Southern to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick Airport to Dorchester.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Southern to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick Airport to Dorchester.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Dorchester
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Dorchester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £19 by ferry.
The earliest train runs at 08:32, the last at 09:14. The fastest train covers the 166 km distance in 3h 17m.
Distance 166 km |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 08:32 |
Last train 09:14 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Southern from London Gatwick Airport to Dorchester trainsSouth Western Railway, Southern trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Dorchester from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Dorchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Dorchester 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Dorchester
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- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station - “Some step-free access to all platforms.”- This station has a degree of step free access to the platforms. Access between platforms is via a stepped footbridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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