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Travel around our beautiful county by bus, train, boat, bike or car - sit back, enjoy the view and let someone else do the driving! Consider leaving your car at your accommodation and make the journey part of your day out.

Whichever way you choose to travel, make sure you enjoy Dorset’s beautiful coast and countryside to the full.

If you are travelling by car, Travel Dorset can help plan your route and give the latest traffic information. If you choose to travel by bus or train, Traveline South West can give you various options and timetables.

Travelling by bus or coach

It's really easy to travel around Dorset by bus or National Express coach. Travelling into the larger towns for shopping or entertainment can be stress free when you catch one of the bus services connecting all the main towns in Dorset. Let Traveline South West help plan your journey from A to B.

For National Express coaches you will need to buy your ticket in advance, but for other local bus services you can buy your ticket from the driver on the day of travel and you do not need the exact money. Each bus company offers a range of one-way, return, day, week, month or group tickets. Travelling across Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole? Buy a Getting About Ticket for a whole day of travel.

The Jurassic Coaster and Purbeck Breezer buses are ideal for walkers who want to walk a section of the South West Coast Path, as you have the option of travelling out or back by bus. Plus you can sit on the top deck and get great views of our coast and countryside!

Want to use your bus pass? Find out when and how you can use it on Dorset buses.

Travelling by train

You are never far from a railway station in Dorset as there are 23 stations on the national rail network.

This includes: 9 Stations on the Great Western Railway routes including Sherborne and Gillingham and 14 stations on the South Western Railway routes including Christchurch, Bournemouth, Poole, Dorchester, Wareham and Weymouth.

You can buy tickets online, by telephone and at railway station ticket offices or self-service machines on station platforms. A variety of one-way, return, day, season and group tickets are available. You might also save money on the entrance to attractions by using the Days Out Guide 2 for 1 ticket.

Need to get a bus from the railway station to your final destination? Purchase a PlusBus ticket and save money.

Visit the National Rail website for more information, or get live train departure times from Travel Dorset.

Vintage train travel

The Swanage Railway is the picture postcard branch-line to the seaside. Steam and diesel trains weave their way through the beautiful Isle of Purbeck countryside for 6 miles from Norden Station, passing the magnificent ruins of Corfe Castle to the sandy beach of Swanage, the eastern gateway to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

Stations are located at Norden, Corfe Castle, Harmans Cross, Herston Halt and Swanage.

For 2017, Swanage Railway is running trains on specific days between the mainline at Wareham and Swanage, stopping at Norden, Corfe Castle, Harmans Cross and Herston Halt. It will be a vintage diesel train for the whole journey, unless you stop at Norden Station and switch to a steam train for the rest of the journey to Swanage.

Travelling by boat

Avoid the traffic and travel by sea on a boat tour or ferry. Boat trips can be enjoyed as an alternative to road or rail travel and can be caught from Poole, Wareham, Swanage, Lulworth Cove, Weymouth and West Bay. Boats can also be chartered for touring along the coast.

Why not take a day trip to the beautiful Channel Islands or France with Condor Ferries from Poole or take advantage of the many boat trips along the Jurassic Coast? You can even combine boat and bus or boat and train travel and save money!

Travelling by bicycle

Discover Dorset's spectacular coast and countryside by using our cycle networks whilst you are here.

There are a mixture of long and short distance routes, plus signposted and circular trails available.

Travelling by road

Plan your days out with the help of Travel Dorset, which offers advice about parking, roadworks and live travel alerts.

Look out for park and ride schemes in Weymouth, Purbeck, Poole and Dorchester to help take the hassle out of your trip to town centres or festivals.

Electric Car Charger Points can be found throughout the county at Bournemouth, Bridport, Christchurch, Dorchester, Lyme Regis, Poole and Weymouth. Or find other charger points on the Charge Your Car website.

Taxis are available from train stations and airports as well as towns and villages.

Want to go car free?

Let us tempt you into discovering car free days with some exciting itineraries for you to explore the area. Leave your car behind, let someone else do the navigating and take the stress out of travelling. And when you travel by boat, open top bus or steam train, it becomes part of your day out - fun for all the family.

Trips and Tours

Take an open top bus sightseeing tour or a bespoke taxi tour with our friendly and knowledgeable local guides.

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Purbeck Cabs

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Bere Regis, Wareham

Purbeck Cabs offers a wide range of Taxi tours and local pickup. Travel with us to enjoy a great day out exploring the Jurassic Coast and countryside on one of our magical Tours.
Based in the Purbeck area of Dorset, we use our local knowledge...
Condor Ferries

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POOLE

Treat yourself to a day out in Guernsey with Condor Ferries
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- Discover the beautiful Island of Guernsey with our half price daytrip offer.
  
  Going by foot, you’ll be spoilt for choice of what you can you do on this beautiful Island. Immerse yourself in the Island's rich past or try out the local cuisine. Travel high-speed from Poole and arrive in a few short hours.
  
  Whilst onboard you'll find everything from fish and chips to craft beer and Costa coffee. And with savings up to 40% in our Duty-Free Shop, there’s even more reasons to treat yourself to this amazing day out!
  
  To book, enter promo code “Visit17” online.
  
  Terms and Conditions
  Subject to availability. Exclusion dates apply. Valid for departures up to 5 January 2018, excluding Saturdays where a £5 supplement applies. Must book by 31st October 2017. Foot passengers only. Offer not applicable to groups of ten or more. Bookings are non-transferable and non-refundable once confirmed. Outbound and return journeys must be completed in the same day. Frequent Traveller Discount does not apply. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid on new bookings only. Bookings made over the phone or at the port are subject to a £4 booking fee.
  
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  27th, 28th and 29th October 2017 22nd,23rd,29th and 30th December 2017
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Branksome Train Station

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Rail

Poole

Train station. Nearby exclusive areas of Sandbanks and Canford Cliffs plus boat trips to Brownsea Island (bus service needed to ferry).
Poole Train Station

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Rail

Poole

With a unique mixture of fascinating history, top attractions, Britain’s best beaches and a bustling Quay & shopping scene, a visit to Poole is a must
Christchurch Train Station

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Rail

Christchurch

Visit Christchurch by train and take pleasure in its medley of sandy beaches, cosy teashops and elegant restaurants.
Pokesdown Train Station

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Bournemouth

Train station close to Boscombe surf reef.
Sherborne Train Station

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Sherborne

Sherborne is a picturesque town situated on the Dorset and Somerset border. The market town is filled with ample amounts of history; there are a range of medieval buildings and historic sites to discover.
Moreton Train Station

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Dorchester

Moreton Station. Pretty village with tearoom, garden centre and famous church with spectacular engraved windows by Laurence Whistler. Close to Clouds Hill and Dorset Snowsport Centre (taxis must be booked in advance as there is no taxi rank).
Bournemouth Train Station

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth is a large coastal resort with seven miles of golden sands and a large surfing community.
Weymouth Train Station

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Weymouth

With its smart Georgian houses fronting the sandy beach, restored Victorian fort and fossil-rich coastline, Weymouth is the perfect place to step back in time and explore the Jurassic Coast.
Dorchester South Train Station

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Dorchester

Dorchester is Dorset’s historic county town. Steeped in history, this idyllic market town is a great day out for family fun and culture in picturesque surroundings.
Dorchester West Train Station

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Dorchester

Dorchester is Dorset’s historic county town. Steeped in history, this idyllic market town is a great day out for family fun and culture in picturesque surroundings.
Wool Train Station

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Wareham

Train station in Wool, close to popular attractions Monkey World, the Tank Museum (walking distance of the station), Clouds Hill and Lulworth Cove (bus services available).
Upwey Train Station

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Weymouth

Upwey is a delightful village, famous for its historic wishing well. The wishing well sits in the gardens of a tearoom, serving traditional Dorset cream teas.
Chetnole Train Station

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Sherborne

Good pub and countryside walks from station.
Holton Heath Train Station

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Poole

Train station with services to London, Weymouth, Poole and Bournemouth.
Gillingham Train Station

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Gillingham

Train station in the beautiful Blackmore Vale with bus links to Shaftesbury (of Hovis Hill fame).
Thornford Train Station

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Sherborne

Small train station in the heart of Dorset's AONB countryside.
Maiden Newton Train Station

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Dorchester

Nestling between scenic rolling hills in the Frome valley, there are some wonderful opportunities to explore stunning countryside from the station at Maiden Newton.
Wareham Train Station

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Wareham

Wareham Station. Wareham is a historic market town. Hire a bicycle from the train station and cycle through Wareham Forest or hire a boat and take a trip up the river. Regular bus services leave the station for nearby Swanage and Corfe Castle.

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