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How to travel from Bristol to Dorchester

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from Bristol to Dorchester

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

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The best way to travel from Bristol to Dorchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Great Western RailP33061 · GW403100
09:08AM2h35
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:43AMDorchester West (DCW)
$401One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Great Western RailP33061 · GW403100
09:08AM2h35
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:43AMDorchester West (DCW)
$401One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Great Western RailP33061 · GW403100
09:08AM2h35
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:43AMDorchester West (DCW)
$401One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Great Western RailL16805 · L17184 · GW402900
01:15PM2h50
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
04:05PMDorchester West (DCW)
$411One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailP30107+South Western RailwayP61418
09:22AM4h01
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
01:23PMDorchester South (DCH)
$881One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailL16800+South Western RailwayP61429
10:17AM4h06
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
02:23PMDorchester South (DCH)
$881One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol 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 Bristol to Dorchester.

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You can get between Bristol and Dorchester 1 different ways: train.

The cheapest way to go to Dorchester from Bristol is by taking a train, which costs on average $14 (€12).

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

Taking a train costs () less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of ().

The fastest way to get to Dorchester from Bristol is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 3 min.

Other travel options to Dorchester take longer:

Dorchester is approximately 51 miles (82 km) away from Bristol.

The average frequency per day from Bristol to Dorchester is:

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

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Dorchester from Bristol as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Dorchester:

  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads and arrive in Dorchester South.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bristol to Dorchester:

  • You can travel to Dorchester from Bristol by train with Great Western Rail or CrossCountry. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $14 (€12) with Great Western Rail from Bristol to Dorchester.

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

  • You'll find 2 direct trains a day to Dorchester with.

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 route.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Bristol to Dorchester often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like London, Bournemouth, Poole or Croydon. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Bristol and Dorchester itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Dorchester and any of these top destinations today!

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