Bus from Melcombe Regis to Dorchester (Dorset)
5 direct routes · 24–52 min · first bus 05:37, last bus 23:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dorchester (Dorset) as of 12:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Melcombe Regis, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset | ~25 min | 55 | Sat 55 · Sun 39 | 05:37 | 23:19 | Lodmoor Hill (NW-bound) | Brewery Square (Stop B) | Winterborne Monkton |
| X51 | First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset | ~24 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:22 | 17:36 | Lodmoor Hill (NW-bound) | Brewery Square (Stop B) | Winterborne Monkton |
| CR8 | Damory Coaches | ~24 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:08 | 17:23 | Melcombe Avenue (NE-bound) | Brewery Square (Stop B) | Winterborne Monkton |
| 5 | Damory Coaches | ~52 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 09:38 | 16:58 | Melcombe Avenue (NE-bound) | Trinity Street (Stop C2) | Osmington, Warmwell, Crossways, West Stafford, West Knighton, Broadmayne & 1 more |
| 10A | First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:42 | 07:42 | Melcombe Avenue (NE-bound) | Brewery Square (Stop B) | Winterborne Monkton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Melcombe Regis on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 10 bus, X51 bus, 5 bus or 10A bus timetable.
Fares from Melcombe Regis to Dorchester
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Melcombe Regis to Dorchester?
5 routes run directly from Melcombe Regis to Dorchester: the 10 (First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset), the X51 (First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset), the CR8 (Damory Coaches), the 5 (Damory Coaches), the 10A (First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset). The most frequent is the 10, 55 times each weekday — board at Lodmoor Hill (NW-bound) and get off at Brewery Square (Stop B), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Melcombe Regis to Dorchester?
Between 24 minutes on the X51 and 52 on the 5, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Winterborne Monkton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Melcombe Regis to Dorchester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:37 and the last around 23:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Melcombe Regis to Dorchester?
Adult singles from Melcombe Regis to Dorchester: £3.00 on the 10 and 10A (First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset). 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.