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The cheapest and fastest trains from Taunton to Dorchester
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
58 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taunton to Dorchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taunton to Dorchester will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Taunton for Dorchester every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 59 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.
07:241h45
Taunton09:09Dorchester
£241One-way
0 changes
17:192h06
Taunton19:25Dorchester
£361One-way
0 changes
04:104h59
Taunton09:09Dorchester
£431One-way
0 changes
07:241h45
Taunton09:09Dorchester
£241One-way
0 changes
17:192h06
Taunton19:25Dorchester
£361One-way
0 changes
04:104h59
Taunton09:09Dorchester
£431One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Taunton to Dorchester train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 07:30
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:10 Taunton | 4h59 | 09:09 Dorchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:24 Taunton | 1h45 | 09:09 Dorchester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Taunton to Dorchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Taunton to Dorchester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 58 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 05:10 |
Last train 21:41 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Taunton to Dorchester trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Taunton and Dorchester from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 44m
Cheapest Price
£24
Great Western Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Taunton to Dorchester train
FAQs: Travel by train from Taunton to Dorchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Taunton to Dorchester.
The train distance from Taunton to Dorchester is 58 km.
Booking trains from Taunton to Dorchester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Taunton to Dorchester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £24, while the average price tends to be around £32.
The train journey from Taunton to Dorchester covers a distance of 58 km and takes approximately 1h 45m. Trains run 3 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Dorchester is by train, costing approximately £24.
The first train from Taunton to Dorchester leaves at 5:10.
The last train from Taunton to Dorchester departs at 21:41.
The train station in Taunton that goes to Dorchester is Taunton station (TAU), and it arrives at Dorchester West (DCW).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Taunton to Dorchester.
Trains from Taunton to Dorchester run approximately 3 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Taunton to Dorchester.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Taunton to Dorchester.
To travel from Taunton to Dorchester, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Taunton to Dorchester.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Taunton and Dorchester
Taunton
Dorchester
The major train station for departures in Taunton is Taunton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Taunton for your trip from Taunton to Dorchester.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between the following times: Mon - Sat 09:00 - 19:00 and Sun 10:00 - 18:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Please request staff assistance. No public phones are accessible.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 2 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: within accessible wc's
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Taunton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Adjacent to the taxi rank by the archway exit from Platform 2
The major train station for arrivals in Dorchester is Dorchester South. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dorchester South for your journey to Dorchester from Taunton.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Hotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 18:15 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: In the booking hall. Area is heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Dorchester South
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off Weymouth Avenue
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Dorchester West
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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