The average bus between Dorchester and Dawlish takes 8h 26m and the fastest bus takes 5h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dorchester to Dawlish. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Dorchester and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 12:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Dorchester to Dawlish? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Dorchester station and arriving at Dawlish station via Rail Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
Dorchester to Dawlish bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Bus Station.
Dorchester to Dawlish bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Lanherne station.
The distance between Dorchester and Dawlish is 74.4 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a bus from Top O Town to Lanherne via Bus Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 39m.