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Trip Overview

The average bus between Portland and Dorset takes 1h 24m and the fastest bus takes 1h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portland to Dorset. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 24m
Duration
18 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 1 bus, line 10 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Mereside to Bus Garagebus bus 1
  2. Take the bus from King Street to Trinity Streetbus bus 10 / ...
1h 54m
£5–7

Portland to Dorset bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Portland and Dorset. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portland is at 4:57 PM which arrives into Dorset at 6:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Garage and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 11m • 2 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 30m • 2 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 28m • 2 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 18m • 2 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 28m • 2 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 27m • 2 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 38m • 2 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 29m • 2 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 27m • 2 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 38m • 2 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 29m • 2 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 27m • 2 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 38m • 2 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 29m • 2 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 27m • 2 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 38m • 2 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 29m • 2 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 27m • 2 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetDamory Coaches1h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portland to Dorset? 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.

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  • Distance: 18 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Portland, Dorset, England and Dorset, England?

You can take a bus from Mereside to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Garage, King Street, and Trinity Street in around 1h 54m.

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