What is the distance between London and Dorchester?

London and Dorchester are 184 km (114 miles) apart.

Bus from London to Dorchester starting at $20 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next departures

Next departures for London to Dorchester on November 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:55pm	Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.	5h 40m	8:35pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	Cheapest
4:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	4h 5m	8:35pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	Fastest
4:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	4h 5m	8:35pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	No tags
2:55pm	Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.	5h 40m	8:35pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for London to Dorchester on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	4h 20m	8:20pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	CheapestFastest
4:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	4h 20m	8:20pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	No tags
2:55pm	Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.	5h 25m	8:20pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	No tags
2:55pm	Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.	5h 25m	8:20pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for London to Dorchester on November 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	4h 10m	8:10pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	CheapestFastest
4:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	4h 10m	8:10pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	No tags
2:25pm	Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.	5h 45m	8:10pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	No tags
2:25pm	Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.	5h 45m	8:10pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:00 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from London to Dorchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dorchester. The journey takes about 2 hours, and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage Duration

185 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $69	Average Duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$43 - $469	Average Duration2h 51m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$21 - $25	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,702 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to 12 reviews, National Express received a 4-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the departure location, but some complained about the value for money. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $23

National Express London Dorchester recent customer reviews

Couldn’t charge my phone, can do this on the train. This is important as my journey was 5 hours

Ellie P.

December 8, 2023

Friendly drivers. Good service. Coach left on time from coach station. I would book again.

Nickolas W.

October 25, 2018

Timing was late

Nesmila N.

August 6, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Dorchester by bus

What is the distance between London and Dorchester?
London and Dorchester are 184 km (114 miles) apart.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-07

$43

11-08

$43

Today

$57

11-10

$34

11-11

$28

11-12

$31

11-13

$20

11-14

$28

The cheapest trip from London to Dorchester was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to Dorchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $80 for a bus ticket from London to Dorchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-13.

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