Dorchester travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dorchester
With a population of 16,879, Dorchester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dorchester to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Dorchester
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fox Inn (Pound Hill) and Al Molo Dorchester (High W St) are great picks.
When to visit Dorchester
How to Get to Dorchester
Plane
Although Dorchester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 48 miles from Dorchester. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dorchester departs from London and takes around 5h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorchester, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Dorchester to Edinburgh takes 7h 20m and costs around £74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £107 for a 7h 31m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Dorchester South is the busiest station in Dorchester. Another popular train station is Dorchester West, located 0.0 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Dorchester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 114 miles from Dorchester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dorchester, including National Express, Megabus and BlaBlaBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Dorchester takes 50 miles and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £48 for a journey of 110 miles.
Airlines serving Dorchester
Where to stay in Dorchester
Average rates range from around £106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £191 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dorchester
Most booked hotels in Dorchester
Hiring a car in Dorchester
Hiring a car in Dorchester costs £39 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Dorchester.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Dorchester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Dorchester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.