The average bus between Dorset and Bristol takes 9h 10m and the fastest bus takes 5h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dorset to Bristol. 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 3 times a day between Dorset and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 8:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorset is at 5:21 PM which arrives into Bristol at 12:36 PM. All services require a transfer at South Station and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Dorset station and arriving at Bristol station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
Dorset to Bristol bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, depart from South Station.
Dorset to Bristol bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, arrive at Christmas Steps station.
The distance between Dorset and Bristol is 80.5 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Christmas Steps via South Station and Bus Station in around 5h 40m.