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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Dorchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, while a train costs an average of £114.
Distance: 200 km
Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£50 Average Price Cheapest | £114 Average Price |
6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Dorchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Dorchester:
A coach is £65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Dorchester costing on average £114.
Other travel options to Dorchester take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 13m.
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The most popular day trips by train from Dorchester are Weymouth, Bournemouth, Poole and Southampton. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Dorchester on Omio.
Weymouth is a traditional seaside town on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, known for its sandy beach, harbour and Georgian seafront. It has a relaxed holiday feel, with coastal walks, watersports and strong maritime character.
Bournemouth is a south coast seaside town known for its long sandy beach, Victorian gardens and pier. It has a relaxed holiday feel, with a busy seafront, clifftop views and a lively town centre.
Poole is known for its vast natural harbour, historic quay and strong sailing culture. It blends a working waterfront with nearby beaches and a relaxed Dorset coastal feel.
Southampton is a maritime city on England’s south coast, known for its ocean liner history and links to the Titanic. Medieval walls and museums stand near a busy waterfront and modern shopping centre, giving it a lively yet practical feel.
Travel to Dorchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Dorchester.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Dorchester:
A coach is £65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Dorchester costing on average £114.
Other travel options to Dorchester take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 13m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Dorchester as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
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