Dorchester South live departures
Next trains leaving Dorchester South (DCH), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Dorchester South live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeDCH
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates50.7088, -2.4376
- Nearest stationDorchester West (0.4 km)
- Passengers 2024-25466,422
- GB rank902nd busiest
- Managed bySouth Western Railway
About this board
Dorchester South is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code DCH. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Dorchester South handled 466,422 passenger entries and exits, ranking 902nd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Weymouth (95,622 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Dorchester South usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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Dorchester South station FAQs
What is the station code for Dorchester South?
The three-letter CRS code for Dorchester South is DCH. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Dorchester South departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Dorchester South itself.
How busy is Dorchester South station?
Dorchester South recorded 466,422 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 902nd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Weymouth.
Which stations are closest to Dorchester South?
The nearest station is Dorchester West, about 0.4 km away in a straight line. Upwey (7 km) and Moreton (Dorset) (8.8 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.