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4.6Travel Information to Dorchester from Bournemouth
 Distance | 24 miles (38 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $8 - $10 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $8 (€7) • 55 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $10 (€9) • 40 min |
 Popular travel companies | National 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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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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FAQs: Travel from Bournemouth to Dorchester
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.
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.
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