🚌 Bus from Dorchester to Preston (Weymouth)
4 direct routes · about 15 min · first bus 08:21, last bus 16:48 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR8 | Damory Coaches | ~15 min | 7 | 08:21 | 16:48 | South Station (Stop A) |
| 30 | morebus | ~42 min | 2 | 09:00 | 10:00 | Trinity Street (Stop C2) |
| 5 | Damory Coaches | ~53 min | 1 | 15:45 | 15:45 | The Thomas Hardye School (W-bound) |
| 10A | First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset | ~40 min | 1 | 15:46 | 15:46 | The Thomas Hardye School (W-bound) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dorchester to Preston?
4 routes run directly from Dorchester to Preston: the CR8 (Damory Coaches), the 30 (morebus), the 5 (Damory Coaches), the 10A (First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset).
How long does the bus take from Dorchester to Preston?
Around 15 minutes on the CR8, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dorchester to Preston?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the CR8) leaves around 08:21 and the last around 16:48. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dorchester to Preston?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.