🚌 Bus from Preston (Weymouth) to Dorchester
4 direct routes · about 18 min · first bus 09:13, last bus 17:29 (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 | ~18 min | 6 | 09:13 | 17:29 | Chalbury Corner (NE-bound) |
| 5 | Damory Coaches | ~42 min | 4 | 09:43 | 17:03 | Chalbury Corner (NE-bound) |
| 30 | morebus | ~29 min | 3 | 14:08 | 19:20 | The Spice Ship (W-bound) |
| 10A | First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset | ~25 min | 1 | 07:48 | 07:48 | Chalbury Corner (NE-bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Preston 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 Preston to Dorchester?
4 routes run directly from Preston to Dorchester: the CR8 (Damory Coaches), the 5 (Damory Coaches), the 30 (morebus), the 10A (First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset).
How long does the bus take from Preston to Dorchester?
Around 18 minutes on the CR8, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Preston to Dorchester?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the CR8) leaves around 09:13 and the last around 17:29. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Preston to Dorchester?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.