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Trains from Dorchester South (DCH) to Plymouth (PLY)

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9

train journeys
per day

78

miles (126 kms)

3hrs 9 mins

fastest journey

07:36 / 23:58

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Dorchester South (DCH) to Plymouth (PLY)

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On a typical weekday there are 9 scheduled rail journeys between Dorchester South and Plymouth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 9 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Dorchester South to Plymouth is approximately 78 miles (126 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 34 mins.

South Western Railway, CrossCountry, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Dorchester South and Plymouth.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Dorchester South to Plymouth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 9 mins.

Journeys from Dorchester South to Plymouth Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:36
    3 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    10:47
    Dorchester South
    Plymouth
    Dorchester South to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:34
    3 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    13:03
    Dorchester South
    Plymouth
    Dorchester South to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:33
    4 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    16:12
    Dorchester South
    Plymouth
    Dorchester South to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:32
    4 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    18:17
    Dorchester South
    Plymouth
    Dorchester South to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:34
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    19:20
    Dorchester South
    Plymouth
    Dorchester South to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:32
    3 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    21:12
    Dorchester South
    Plymouth
    Dorchester South to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:17
    3 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    23:36
    Dorchester South
    Plymouth
    Dorchester South to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    21:31
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    00:40
    Dorchester South
    Plymouth
    Dorchester South to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:23
    11 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    09:39
    Dorchester South
    Plymouth
    Dorchester South to Plymouth

About Dorchester South Station

Station name Dorchester South (DCH)
Address Dorchester South station, Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:50 - 18:15
Saturday 06:45 - 17:00
Sunday 08:45 - 16:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Plymouth Station

Station name Plymouth (PLY)
Address Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:25 - 20:00
Saturday 06:25 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Dorchester South and Plymouth

The travel time between Dorchester South and Plymouth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 34 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 9 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Dorchester South and Plymouth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 9 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 07:36, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:58.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Dorchester South & Plymouth. owever, there are 9 possible journeys which require a change.

South Western Railway, CrossCountry, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Dorchester South and Plymouth.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Dorchester South and Plymouth, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.