The average bus between Dorchester and Polperro takes 12h 14m and the fastest bus takes 9h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dorchester to Polperro. 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 twice daily between Dorchester and Polperro. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Polperro at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 12h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester to Polperro. However, there are services departing from Dorchester station and arriving at Polperro station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
Dorchester to Polperro bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Rail Station.
Dorchester to Polperro bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Crumplehorn station.
The distance between Dorchester and Polperro is 153.5 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a bus from Top O Town to Crumplehorn via Bus Station, Rail Station, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 9h 54m.