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Bournemouth to Dorchester Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Bournemouth to Dorchester? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as MXN289.32, with average prices for this route around MXN289.32.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
06:06 49 minutes, Direct Bournemouth	06:55 Dorchester South	Find Tickets
06:40 53 minutes, Direct Bournemouth	07:33 Dorchester South	Find Tickets
07:07 49 minutes, Direct Bournemouth	07:56 Dorchester South	Find Tickets
07:47 46 minutes, Direct Bournemouth	08:33 Dorchester South	Find Tickets
08:04 47 minutes, Direct Bournemouth	08:51 Dorchester South	Find Tickets
08:49 44 minutes, Direct Bournemouth	09:33 Paris	Find Tickets

Bournemouth to Dorchester Train Route Details

First train

06:06

Last train

23:25

Departure station

Bournemouth

Arrival station

Dorchester

Journey time

40 minutes

Distance

41 km

Price

MXN289.32*

Train operators

South Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Bournemouth to Dorchester

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Bournemouth to Dorchester can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Bournemouth to Dorchester for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Bournemouth to Dorchester, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Bournemouth to Dorchester ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Bournemouth to Dorchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Bournemouth to Dorchester train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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