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What is the best way to travel from Poole to Dorchester?

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0h 32m
£11
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What is the cheapest way to reach Dorchester from Poole?

You can reach Dorchester with just £11 by taking a Train from South Western Railway, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Sunday
from £11
Monday
from £15
Tuesday
from £15
Wednesday
from £15
Thursday
from £17
Friday
from £15
Saturday

    Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • South Western Railway
    0h 32m
    0
    08:51
    Poole
    Central Station
    09:23
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £11
  • South Western Railway
    0h 32m
    0
    09:51
    Poole
    Central Station
    10:23
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £11
  • South Western Railway
    0h 32m
    0
    10:51
    Poole
    Central Station
    11:23
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £11
  • South Western Railway
    0h 32m
    0
    11:51
    Poole
    Central Station
    12:23
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £11

    Cheapest Trains Monday

  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    06:24
    Poole
    Central Station
    06:57
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 35m
    0
    06:57
    Poole
    Central Station
    07:32
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    07:25
    Poole
    Central Station
    07:58
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 34m
    0
    07:58
    Poole
    Central Station
    08:32
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    08:17
    Poole
    Central Station
    08:50
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15

    Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    06:24
    Poole
    Central Station
    06:57
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 35m
    0
    06:57
    Poole
    Central Station
    07:32
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    07:25
    Poole
    Central Station
    07:58
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 34m
    0
    07:58
    Poole
    Central Station
    08:32
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    08:17
    Poole
    Central Station
    08:50
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15

    Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    06:24
    Poole
    Central Station
    06:57
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 35m
    0
    06:57
    Poole
    Central Station
    07:32
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    07:25
    Poole
    Central Station
    07:58
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 34m
    0
    07:58
    Poole
    Central Station
    08:32
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    08:17
    Poole
    Central Station
    08:50
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15

    Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • South Western Railway
    1h 32m
    0
    06:24
    Poole
    Central Station
    07:56
    Dorchester
    Maiden Newton Train Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £17
  • South Western Railway
    3h 0m
    0
    06:57
    Poole
    Central Station
    09:57
    Dorchester
    Maiden Newton Train Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £17
  • South Western Railway
    2h 32m
    0
    07:25
    Poole
    Central Station
    09:57
    Dorchester
    Maiden Newton Train Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £17
  • South Western Railway
    1h 57m
    0
    08:00
    Poole
    Central Station
    09:57
    Dorchester
    Maiden Newton Train Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £17
  • South Western Railway
    1h 40m
    0
    08:17
    Poole
    Central Station
    09:57
    Dorchester
    Maiden Newton Train Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £17

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    06:24
    Poole
    Central Station
    06:57
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 35m
    0
    06:57
    Poole
    Central Station
    07:32
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    07:25
    Poole
    Central Station
    07:58
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 34m
    0
    07:58
    Poole
    Central Station
    08:32
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    08:17
    Poole
    Central Station
    08:50
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15

What are the fastest trips from Poole to Dorchester?

You can get to Dorchester from Poole in just 0h 32m with a Train from South Western Railway. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 0h 32m
Monday
from 0h 33m
Tuesday
from 0h 33m
Wednesday
from 0h 33m
Thursday
from 1h 32m
Friday
from 0h 33m
Saturday

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • South Western Railway
    0h 32m
    0
    08:51
    Poole
    Central Station
    09:23
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £11
  • South Western Railway
    0h 32m
    0
    09:51
    Poole
    Central Station
    10:23
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £11
  • South Western Railway
    0h 32m
    0
    10:51
    Poole
    Central Station
    11:23
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £11
  • South Western Railway
    0h 32m
    0
    11:51
    Poole
    Central Station
    12:23
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £11

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    06:24
    Poole
    Central Station
    06:57
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    07:25
    Poole
    Central Station
    07:58
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    08:17
    Poole
    Central Station
    08:50
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 34m
    0
    07:58
    Poole
    Central Station
    08:32
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 35m
    0
    06:57
    Poole
    Central Station
    07:32
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    06:24
    Poole
    Central Station
    06:57
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    07:25
    Poole
    Central Station
    07:58
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    08:17
    Poole
    Central Station
    08:50
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 34m
    0
    07:58
    Poole
    Central Station
    08:32
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 35m
    0
    06:57
    Poole
    Central Station
    07:32
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    06:24
    Poole
    Central Station
    06:57
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    07:25
    Poole
    Central Station
    07:58
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    08:17
    Poole
    Central Station
    08:50
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 34m
    0
    07:58
    Poole
    Central Station
    08:32
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 35m
    0
    06:57
    Poole
    Central Station
    07:32
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • South Western Railway
    1h 32m
    0
    06:24
    Poole
    Central Station
    07:56
    Dorchester
    Maiden Newton Train Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £17
  • South Western Railway
    1h 40m
    0
    08:17
    Poole
    Central Station
    09:57
    Dorchester
    Maiden Newton Train Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £17
  • South Western Railway
    1h 57m
    0
    08:00
    Poole
    Central Station
    09:57
    Dorchester
    Maiden Newton Train Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £17
  • South Western Railway
    2h 32m
    0
    07:25
    Poole
    Central Station
    09:57
    Dorchester
    Maiden Newton Train Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £17
  • South Western Railway
    3h 0m
    0
    06:57
    Poole
    Central Station
    09:57
    Dorchester
    Maiden Newton Train Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £17

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    06:24
    Poole
    Central Station
    06:57
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    07:25
    Poole
    Central Station
    07:58
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 33m
    0
    08:17
    Poole
    Central Station
    08:50
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 34m
    0
    07:58
    Poole
    Central Station
    08:32
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
  • South Western Railway
    0h 35m
    0
    06:57
    Poole
    Central Station
    07:32
    Dorchester
    South Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £15
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Poole to Dorchester

What are the most popular stations in Poole and Dorchester?

In Poole, you will usually depart from Central Station, Holton Heath Train Station or Branksome Railway Station, while in Dorchester you will be arriving at South Station, Dorchester West Train Station or Maiden Newton Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Dorchester from Poole? With 4 connections between 1 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Poole and Dorchester, you can pay as low as £11 with a Train from South Western Railway.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from South Western Railway: you will get to Dorchester in just 0h 32m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Poole and Dorchester are South Western Railway, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Poole and Dorchester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Parkstone or to Weymouth, and look at flights from Bournemouth Airport, and landing at Bournemouth Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Poole to Dorchester?

The most popular companies between Poole and Dorchester, are South Western Railway. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Train companies: South Western Railway

All you need to know when you travel from Poole to Dorchester

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Poole to Dorchester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Poole to Dorchester

How can I reach Dorchester from Poole?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Dorchester from Poole.

How far is Dorchester from Poole?

The distance between Poole and Dorchester is 32.1 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Poole and Dorchester?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 1 kgs, a car 5 kgs, and a flight 8 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Poole to Dorchester?

You can get to Dorchester with just £11 by taking a Train from South Western Railway.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Dorchester?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Dorchester in just 0h 32m with a Train from South Western Railway.

More routes to Poole and to Dorchester

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Poole and to Dorchester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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