Scheduled from the Network Rail timetable; status updates live as trains run.
Platform is operational until Darwin advertised platforms are enabled.
Station information
Address
Dorchester South station, Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX
Managed by
South Western Railway · staffed: part time
Platforms
2 · minimum connection time 5 min
Step-free access
Category B2: (refer to quick reference guide) — 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… · no lifts · passenger assistance available
Ticket office
Mon–Fri 05:50–18:15 · Sat 06:45–17:00 · Sun 08:45–16:00
Facilities
Ticket machines · Toilets (accessible) · Free Wi-Fi · Help points · Taxi rank · Bus links · Cycle parking (22) · Car park (47 spaces)
Source: National Rail Knowledgebase· updated 2026-10-19