The average bus between Minehead and Dorchester takes 8h 9m and the fastest bus takes 5h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Minehead 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 5 times a day between Minehead and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Minehead is at 2:27 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Hither Mead and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Minehead to Dorchester? 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 Minehead to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Minehead station and arriving at Dorchester station via Hither Mead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
Minehead to Dorchester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Bancks Street station.
Minehead to Dorchester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Minehead and Dorchester is 91.2 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a bus from Bancks Street to The Museum via Hither Mead, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Trinity Square, and Bus Station in around 5h 50m.