What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Dorchester?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Dorchester is to fly and train which costs £65 - £260 and takes 4h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Dorchester?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Dorchester is to fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs £65 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Dorchester station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at South Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.

How far is it from Belfast to Dorchester?

The distance between Belfast and Dorchester is 381 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Dorchester without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Dorchester without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 16h 12m and costs £260 - £750.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Dorchester?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Belfast to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Dorchester bus from?

Belfast to Dorchester bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Dorchester bus arrive?

Belfast to Dorchester bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Dorchester?

Book your Belfast to Dorchester bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Dorchester?

There are 1714+ hotels available in Dorchester.

Belfast to Dorchester - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Dorchester by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport, train
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BHD - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
4h 48m
£67–252
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
5. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain
16h 12m
£264–708
Car ferry, train via Newport
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain
18h 3m
£145–305
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
21h 35m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain
6h 17m
£76–205
Fly Belfast International Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BFS - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
4h 58m
£84–262
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BHD - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Dorchester Southtrain
6h 18m
£102–422
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain
4. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
18h 10m
£182–330
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Dorchestercar
10h 18m
£131–388

Belfast to Dorchester by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

18h 3mAverage Duration

£145Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Dorchester.

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Distance: 379 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Dorchester, Dorset, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Dorchester. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Dorchester South. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Dorchester South via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 16h 12m.

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