The average bus between Somerset and Dorchester takes 6h 47m and the fastest bus takes 3h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Somerset 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 Somerset and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Somerset is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Crispin Hall and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Somerset 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 Somerset to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Somerset station and arriving at Dorchester station via Crispin Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Somerset to Dorchester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Lower Durston station.
Somerset to Dorchester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at The Museum station.
The distance between Somerset and Dorchester is 56.9 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a bus from Lower Durston to The Museum via Crispin Hall and Bus Station in around 4h 10m.