How to travel from Poole to Dorchester

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from Poole to Dorchester

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

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

South Western Railway
08:00AM0h32
Poole
08:32AMDorchester
$211One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

South Western Railway
08:00AM0h32
Poole
08:32AMDorchester
$211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

South Western Railway
08:00AM0h32
Poole
08:32AMDorchester
$211One-way
0 transfers

Other options

South Western Railway
06:58AM0h34
Poole
07:32AMDorchester
$221One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Poole 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 Poole to Dorchester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Poole and Dorchester including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Poole to Dorchester is a train with an average price of $16 (€13).
The fastest way to travel from Poole to Dorchester is by train with an average journey time of 28m.
The distance from Poole to Dorchester is approximately 19 miles (31 km).
The average frequency per day from Poole to Dorchester is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poole and Dorchester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Poole to Dorchester:
  • Buses mostly depart from Poole, Parkstone and arrive in Dorchester, South Railway Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Poole station (POO) and arrive in Dorchester South (DCH).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Poole to Dorchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway to go to Dorchester by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Poole to Dorchester:
  • 6 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
Omio customers who travel from Poole to Dorchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bournemouth, Bristol, Wareham, Christchurch. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dorchester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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