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Compare bus and train for Bournemouth to Dorchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Dorchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$22 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bournemouth to Dorchester by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Dorchester:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Dorchester costing on average $12 (€9).
Other travel options to Dorchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Dorchester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Dorchester South (DCH).
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Dorchester, South Railway Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Dorchester by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Dorchester by train.
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