What is the distance between Bournemouth and Dorchester?

The distance separating Bournemouth and Dorchester is 25 miles (40 km).

Bus Bournemouth to Dorchester from $6 | Compare & Save up to 55%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bournemouth to Dorchester on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15pm	Coach Station	55m	8:10pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:25pm	Talbot Campus S-bound	45m	8:10pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	Fastest
Bus	7:15pm	Coach Station	55m	8:10pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Talbot Campus S-bound	45m	8:10pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Bournemouth to Dorchester on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40pm	Coach Station	55m	8:35pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	Talbot Campus S-bound	45m	8:35pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	Fastest
Bus	7:40pm	Coach Station	55m	8:35pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Talbot Campus S-bound	45m	8:35pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Bournemouth to Dorchester on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40pm	Coach Station	55m	8:35pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	Talbot Campus S-bound	45m	8:35pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	Fastest
Bus	7:40pm	Coach Station	55m	8:35pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Talbot Campus S-bound	45m	8:35pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Bournemouth to Dorchester on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15pm	Coach Station	55m	8:10pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:25pm	Talbot Campus S-bound	45m	8:10pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	Fastest
Bus	7:15pm	Coach Station	55m	8:10pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Talbot Campus S-bound	45m	8:10pm	Dorchester South Rail Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:51 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Bournemouth to Dorchester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Dorchester. The journey takes about 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

45mAverage Duration

24 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $12	Average Duration45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$25 - $41	Average Duration45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $5	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29708 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $8

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Dorchester by bus

What is the distance between Bournemouth and Dorchester?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

$6

11/12

$8

Today

$6

11/14

$9

11/15

$7

11/16

$8

11/17

$7

11/18

$6

The cheapest trip from Bournemouth to Dorchester was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $13 for a bus ticket from Bournemouth to Dorchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-18.