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 77 km from Dorchester. 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 Manchester takes 5h 02m and costs around £50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £98 for a 5h 15m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Dorchester South is the busiest station in Dorchester. Another popular train station is Dorchester West, located 0.1 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Dorchester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 184 km from Dorchester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
National Express operates bus routes to Dorchester. From London, the bus ride to Dorchester takes 193 km and will cost you around £19. From Oxford, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Dorchester
Where to stay in Dorchester
Average rates range from around £112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £202 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 £47 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dorchester, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.