Travel Information between Dorchester and Bournemouth
| 24 miles (38 km) | |
| Bus or train | |
| $8 - $10 | |
| Bus • $8 (€7) • 1 h | |
| Train • $10 (€9) • 41 min | |
| National Express or South Western Railway |
Travel 24 miles (38 km) by bus or train from Dorchester to Bournemouth. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or South Western Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Dorchester to Bournemouth.
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How to get from Dorchester to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Dorchester to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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There are 2 options to travel from Dorchester to Bournemouth including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Dorchester and Bournemouth is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).
This is compared to other travel options from Dorchester to Bournemouth:
Taking a bus costs $2 (€2) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $10 (€9).
The fastest way to get to Bournemouth from Dorchester is by train with an average travel time of 41 min.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes 1 h on average.
Bournemouth is approximately 24 miles (38 km) away from Dorchester.
The average frequency per day from Dorchester to Bournemouth is:
- 2 buses a day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Dorchester to Bournemouth 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 Dorchester to Bournemouth:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Dorchester, South Railway Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Most travelers take a train from Dorchester South to Bournemouth.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dorchester to Bournemouth:
- You can travel from Dorchester to Bournemouth by bus with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $8 (€7) with National Express from Dorchester to Bournemouth.
- You can travel from Dorchester to Bournemouth by train with South Western Railway. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $10 (€9) with South Western Railway from Dorchester to Bournemouth.
Yes, there are direct routes from Dorchester to Bournemouth with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to Bournemouth with.
- You can check for a direct train to Bournemouth with with 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Bournemouth 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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