How to travel from Bournemouth to Dorchester

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Travel Information to Dorchester from Bournemouth

distanceDistance24 miles (38 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$8 - $10
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $8 (€7) • 55 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $10 (€9) • 40 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or South Western Railway

Travel 24 miles (38 km) by bus or train between Bournemouth and Dorchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or South Western Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bournemouth to Dorchester.

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Compare bus and train for Bournemouth to Dorchester

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 9 7Cheapest
Average price 16 9Cheapest
Average duration40m55m
Direct Options
First departure5:00 AM5:00 AM
Last departure11:41 PM11:24 PM
No. of daily departures82
Companies
  • South Western Railway
  • National Express

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from Bournemouth to Dorchester

How to get from Bournemouth to Dorchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
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The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Dorchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
07:05PM0h55
Bournemouth
08:00PMDorchester
$101One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
National Express
07:05PM0h55
Bournemouth
08:00PMDorchester
$101One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
National Express
07:05PM0h55
Bournemouth
08:00PMDorchester
$101One-way
0 transfers

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You can travel by travel from Bournemouth to Dorchester with National Express and South Western Railway. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

    National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Bournemouth - Dorchester travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

      FAQs: Travel from Bournemouth to Dorchester

      FAQs: Travel to Dorchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bournemouth to Dorchester.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options from Bournemouth to Dorchester: bus or train.

      The cheapest way to go to Dorchester from Bournemouth is by taking a bus, which costs on average $8 (€7).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Bournemouth to Dorchester:

      Taking a bus costs $2 (€2) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $10 (€9).

      The fastest way to get to Dorchester from Bournemouth is by train with an average travel time of 40 min.

      Other travel options to Dorchester take longer:

      Taking a bus requires on average 55 min of travel time.

      Dorchester is approximately 24 miles (38 km) away from Bournemouth.

      The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Dorchester is:

      • 2 buses a day.
      • 8 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Bournemouth and Dorchester as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bournemouth to Dorchester:

      • Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Bournemouth to Dorchester depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station to Dorchester, South Railway Station.
      • Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Bournemouth to Dorchester depart from Bournemouth to Dorchester South.

      The following travel companies offer services from Bournemouth to Dorchester:

      • National Express can take you to Dorchester by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Bournemouth to Dorchester for $8 (€7).
      • Travel with South Western Railway for trains to Dorchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for South Western Railway Bournemouth to Dorchester tickets on Omio for $10 (€9).

      Yes, there are direct routes from Bournemouth to Dorchester with the following travel companies:

      • You can check for a direct bus to Dorchester with National Express with 1 direct bus per day.
      • You can check for a direct train to Dorchester with with 7 direct trains per day.

      Direct services to Dorchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

      Looking to extend your trip from Bournemouth to Dorchester? Many Omio customers who go from Bournemouth to Dorchester usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Bristol, Poole or Croydon. If you're looking to explore London, Bristol, Poole or Croydon from Dorchester, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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