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 Rajpoot Restaurant (43 High West Street) 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 4h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorchester, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Dorchester to London takes 1h 55m and costs around £41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £47 for a 5h 02m 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 U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Dorchester using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Dorchester takes 136 miles and will cost you around £23. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £38 for a journey of 305 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 £169 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 £76 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.77 and £21.03. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dorchester, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.
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