Bus from Dorchester (Dorset) to Charminster (Dorset)

1 direct route · about 8 min · first bus 07:05, last bus 17:38 (weekdays).

Next buses to Charminster (Dorset) as of 10:37

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dorchester, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
CR5 South West Coaches ~8 min 6 weekdays only 07:05 17:38 Trinity Street (Stop C2) The Church (W-bound) Frome Whitfield

Times are for the first boarding point in Dorchester on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.

Fares from Dorchester to Charminster

  • £2.00 adult single, £3.00 return on the CR5 (South West Coaches)

Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Dorchester to Charminster?

The CR5 (South West Coaches) runs directly from Dorchester to Charminster. Board at Trinity Street (Stop C2) and get off at The Church (W-bound); the journey takes about 8 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Dorchester to Charminster?

Around 8 minutes on the CR5, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Frome Whitfield on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Dorchester to Charminster?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:05 and the last around 17:38. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Dorchester to Charminster?

An adult single from Dorchester to Charminster is £2.00 on the CR5 (South West Coaches), from Trinity Street (Stop C2) to The Church (W-bound); an adult return is £3.00. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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