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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.
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FAQs: Travel 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.
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