Bus from Blandford to Dorchester (Dorset)
2 direct routes · 40–53 min · first bus 07:25, last bus 15:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dorchester (Dorset) as of 08:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Blandford, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR8 | Damory Coaches | ~40 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 07:33 | 15:50 | Market Place (Bay B) | Brewery Square (Stop C) | Thornicombe, Winterborne Whitechurch, Milborne St Andrew, Puddletown & Stinsford |
| CR9 | Damory Coaches | ~53 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:25 | 14:05 | Market Place (Bay B) | Brewery Square (Stop C) | Thornicombe, Winterborne Whitechurch, Winterborne Kingston, Bere Regis, Briantspuddle, Tolpuddle & 6 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Blandford on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Blandford to Dorchester?
2 routes run directly from Blandford to Dorchester: the CR8 (Damory Coaches), the CR9 (Damory Coaches). The most frequent is the CR8, 5 times each weekday — board at Market Place (Bay B) and get off at Brewery Square (Stop C), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Blandford to Dorchester?
Between 40 minutes on the CR8 and 53 on the CR9, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Thornicombe, Winterborne Whitechurch, Milborne St Andrew, Puddletown and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Blandford to Dorchester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:25 and the last around 15:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Blandford to Dorchester?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.