Bus and Coach from Poole to Dorchester: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Poole to Dorchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Poole to Dorchester from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

tomorrow

from £6

Thursday

from £6

Friday

Saturday

from £8

Sunday

from £8

Monday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

2h 5m

0

17:55

Poole
Coach Station

20:00

Dorchester
South Station

0

Economy

£6

A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 11/06/2025 17:55:00 to South Station, Dorchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Did you know that if you travel from Poole to Dorchester via Bournemouth, you can save more than £2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 33%
  
  0h 45m
  
  Poole
  
  7 km
  
  19:15
  
  Bournemouth
  University
  
  20:00
  
  Dorchester
  South Station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 11/06/2025 19:15:00 to South Station, Dorchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

2h 5m

0

17:55

Poole
Coach Station

20:00

Dorchester
South Station

0

Economy

£6

A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 12/06/2025 17:55:00 to South Station, Dorchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Did you know that if you travel from Poole to Dorchester via Bournemouth, you can save more than £2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 33%
  
  0h 45m
  
  Poole
  
  7 km
  
  19:15
  
  Bournemouth
  University
  
  20:00
  
  Dorchester
  South Station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 12/06/2025 19:15:00 to South Station, Dorchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

3h 40m

0

15:45

Poole
Coach Station

19:25

Dorchester
South Station

0

Economy

£8

A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 14/06/2025 15:45:00 to South Station, Dorchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/06/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Did you know that if you travel from Poole to Dorchester via Bournemouth, you can save more than £2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 25%
  
  0h 45m
  
  Poole
  
  7 km
  
  18:40
  
  Bournemouth
  University
  
  19:25
  
  Dorchester
  South Station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 14/06/2025 18:40:00 to South Station, Dorchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/06/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Did you know that if you travel from Poole to Dorchester via Bournemouth, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  2h 5m
  
  0
  
  17:55
  
  Poole
  Coach Station
  
  18:20
  
  Bournemouth
  Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £2
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 11/06/2025 17:55:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/06/2025 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m
- National Express
  
  0h 55m
  
  0
  
  19:05
  
  Bournemouth
  Train Station
  
  20:00
  
  Dorchester
  South Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 11/06/2025 19:05:00 to South Station, Dorchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Travel Time is 1h 35m shorter, and you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

3h 40m

0

15:45

Poole
Coach Station

19:25

Dorchester
South Station

0

Economy

£8

A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 15/06/2025 15:45:00 to South Station, Dorchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/06/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Did you know that if you travel from Poole to Dorchester via Bournemouth, you can save more than £2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 25%
  
  0h 45m
  
  Poole
  
  7 km
  
  18:40
  
  Bournemouth
  University
  
  19:25
  
  Dorchester
  South Station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 15/06/2025 18:40:00 to South Station, Dorchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/06/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Did you know that if you travel from Poole to Dorchester via Bournemouth, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  2h 5m
  
  0
  
  17:55
  
  Poole
  Coach Station
  
  18:20
  
  Bournemouth
  Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £2
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 11/06/2025 17:55:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/06/2025 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m
- National Express
  
  0h 55m
  
  0
  
  19:05
  
  Bournemouth
  Train Station
  
  20:00
  
  Dorchester
  South Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 11/06/2025 19:05:00 to South Station, Dorchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Travel Time is 1h 35m shorter, and you will save £2

Facts about coaches from Poole to Dorchester

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 1 times every day by bus from Poole to Dorchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Poole to Dorchester starting from £6!

Cheapest Bus	£6
Fastest Bus	2h 5m
Earliest Coach	17:55
Latest Coach	15:45
Daily Bus Connections	1 Ø
Distance	32.1 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Poole to Dorchester

Every day, 1 buses from 1 coach companies leave Poole for Dorchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/06/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 09/06

Tuesday 10/06

Wednesday 11/06

£6

Thursday 12/06

£6

Friday 13/06

Saturday 14/06

£8

Sunday 15/06

£8

Monday 16/06

Tuesday 17/06

£7

Wednesday 18/06

Thursday 19/06

Friday 20/06

Saturday 21/06

Sunday 22/06

Monday 23/06

Tuesday 24/06

Wednesday 25/06

Thursday 26/06

Friday 27/06

Saturday 28/06

Sunday 29/06

Monday 30/06

Tuesday 01/07

Wednesday 02/07

Thursday 03/07

Friday 04/07

Saturday 05/07

Sunday 06/07

How to save money travelling from Poole to Dorchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Poole to Dorchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Poole to Dorchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Poole to Dorchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Poole to Dorchester

These are the most booked bus companies between Poole to Dorchester from our users.

National Express from Poole to Dorchester

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Poole to Dorchester:

Cheapest Price	£6
Fastest Coach	2h 5m
Earliest Coach	17:55
Last Coach	15:45
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	07/06/2025

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Poole to Dorchester? Compare all modes of transports from Poole to Dorchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Poole to Dorchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Poole to Dorchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Poole to Dorchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Poole to Dorchester bus

How much does a Poole - Dorchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Poole - Dorchester bus trip is available from £6 and takes 2h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Poole to Dorchester?

The connection Poole to Dorchester is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £6 to £8. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Poole - Dorchester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Poole to Dorchester is offered by roughly 1 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Dorchester from Poole take?

The quickest coach from Poole to Dorchester is provided by National Express and takes 2h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £6. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Poole to Dorchester?

The earliest bus to Dorchester departs from Poole at 17:55. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Poole to Dorchester?

The latest bus to Dorchester departs from Poole at 15:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Poole - Dorchester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Poole to Dorchester can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Dorchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Poole and Dorchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Dorchester from Poole?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Poole Dorchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Poole Dorchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Poole to Dorchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Poole to Dorchester

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Poole and to Dorchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Poole and to Dorchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!