The average bus between Ilchester and Dorchester takes 2h 6m and the fastest bus takes 1h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilchester to Dorchester. 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 Ilchester and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 8:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilchester is at 5:24 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 7:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Ilchester to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Ilchester station and arriving at Dorchester station via The Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Ilchester to Dorchester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.
Ilchester to Dorchester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at The Museum station.
The distance between Ilchester and Dorchester is 36.3 km. The road distance is 53 km.
South West Coaches operates a bus from Bus Station to The Museum every 4 hours. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 1h 19m.