The cheapest and fastest trains from Yate to Dorchester
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Yate to Dorchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Yate to Dorchester will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 2 trains that leave Yate for Dorchester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 92 km distance in an average of 3 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 29 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.




Live departures
Yate to Dorchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Yate to Dorchester trains for tomorrow, Sunday 7 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:02 Yate | 3h29 | 12:31 Dorchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:09 Yate | 3h23 | 14:32 Dorchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Yate to Dorchester
Trains from Yate to Dorchester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 20:24. The fastest train covers the 92 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 92 km |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 45m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 20:24 |
FAQs: Yate to Dorchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Yate 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 Yate and Dorchester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 12:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- 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 via the car park (southbound) however the northbound platform can only be accessed via a busy roadbridge and long steep ramp. 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 car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses start/terminating at Yate: Station car park. All other buses: Bus stops on the main road
- 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
- 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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