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Reading to Dorchester West Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Reading to Dorchester West? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as OMR 9.890, with average prices for this route around OMR 11.580.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
09:03 3 hours 1 minute, Changes required Reading West	12:04 Dorchester West	Find Tickets
09:52 2 hours 27 minutes, Changes required Reading	12:19 Dorchester West	Find Tickets
10:02 2 hours 6 minutes, Changes required Reading	12:08 Dorchester West	Find Tickets
10:10 2 hours 54 minutes, Changes required Reading West	13:04 Dorchester West	Find Tickets
10:52 2 hours 27 minutes, Changes required Reading	13:19 Dorchester West	Find Tickets
11:01 3 hours 5 minutes, Changes required Reading	14:06 Paris	Find Tickets

Reading to Dorchester West Train Route Details

First train

00:05

Last train

22:55

Departure station

Reading

Arrival station

Dorchester West

Journey time

2 hours 6 minutes

Distance

132 km

Price

OMR 9.890*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to Dorchester West

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Reading to Dorchester West can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Reading to Dorchester West for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Reading to Dorchester West, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Reading to Dorchester West ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Reading to Dorchester West more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Reading to Dorchester West train ticket types

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Trains from Reading to Dorchester West from OMR 9.890

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Reading to Dorchester West Train prices and times

Reading to Dorchester West Train Route Details