Cheapest month
Up to 23%The cheapest time to travel is September ($39.63); the most expensive is May ($48.61).
Trains from Manchester to Dorchester
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- Lowest price from ≈ $214.79 €187.38
- Average duration 2h 26m
- Connections per day 11
- Distance 308 km
- CO₂ per person 4 kg
train from Manchester to Dorchester
The journey from Manchester to Dorchester is about 308 km. On average a train trip takes 2h 26m with 11 connections per day.
| Lowest price | ≈ $214.79 €187.38 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 2h 26m |
| Connections per day | 11 |
| Lowest price | ≈ $214.79 €187.38 |
| Highest price | ≈ $214.79 €187.38 |
| First departure | 04:36 PM |
| Last departure | 11:03 PM |
| Distance | 308 km |
| Departure | Manchester |
| Arrival | Dorchester |
| Travel operator | Cross Country, South Western Railway Cross Country, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway |
When to book from Manchester to Dorchester
These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.
What historical fares show
Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, September is typically the cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Dorchester by train, with medians around $39.63 versus about $48.61 in May (roughly a 23% swing).
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Carriers on this route
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Great Western Railway (GWR) is a British railway company that operates passenger services between London and the southwest of England, as well as parts of Wales. It was founded in 1833 and was originally known as the Great Western Railway Company. GWR is now owned by FirstGroup. The company is known for its iconic green livery and its historic steam locomotives, including the famous Flying Scotsman.
South Western Railway (SWR) is a train operating company in the United Kingdom that operates passenger services in South West England and parts of Southern England. It was formed in 2017 as a result of the merger of South West Trains and the Island Line Trains. SWR operates services to major cities such as London, Bristol, Southampton, and Portsmouth, as well as smaller towns and villages in the region. The company operates a fleet of modern trains, including electric and diesel multiple units, and provides a range of ticketing options, including season tickets, advance purchase tickets, and flexible fares. SWR is owned by FirstGroup and MTR Corporation.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 21.56kg
bus 23.1kg
flight 61.6kg
carpool 49.28kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Manchester to Dorchester?
The train journey between Manchester and Dorchester emits 21.56kg of CO₂.
How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Manchester and Dorchester?
Taking the train between Manchester and Dorchester saves 40.04kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.54kg compared to the bus and 27.72kg compared to the car.
FAQ
A train ticket from Manchester to Dorchester costs ≈ $214.79 (€187.38). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from ≈ $214.79 (€187.38).
The cheapest ticket from Manchester to Dorchester costs ≈ $214.79 (€187.38). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Manchester and Dorchester are 308 km apart.
The journey from Manchester to Dorchester takes about 2h 26m on average. The fastest option takes 44 min.
This route is served by 3 operators: Cross Country, South Western Railway and Great Western Railway.
There are about 11 connections per day from Manchester to Dorchester.
The first train from Manchester to Dorchester leaves at 04:36 PM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Manchester to Dorchester leaves at 11:03 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The train we found costs ≈ $214.79 (€187.38) but prices can change.
There are about 11 direct connections from Manchester to Dorchester.
The shortest train journey between Manchester and Dorchester takes 44 min.
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester and Dorchester.
The train journey from Manchester to Dorchester generates 4 kg of CO₂.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, September is typically the cheapest month, with medians around $39.63, while May is among the most expensive (about $48.61).