Visiting Dorchester

Driving directions to Dorchester:

1. From London, take the M3 towards Southampton and continue onto the A31 towards Dorchester.
2. From Bristol, take the M5 towards Exeter and exit onto the A35 towards Dorchester.
3. From Bournemouth, take the A35 towards Dorchester.

Rail directions to Dorchester:

1. From London, take the South Western Railway from London Waterloo to either Dorchester South or Dorchester West.
2. From Bristol, take the Great Western Railway from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester West.
3. From Bournemouth, take the South Western Railway to Dorchester South.

If you are coming from other local landmarks, towns or cities, it is best to check which of the above routes will be most convenient for you and adjust your journey plan accordingly. Dorchester is well-connected by road and rail, so there are plenty of options available to you.

The closest airport to Dorchester is Bournemouth Airport. It is approximately 30 miles away from the town. There are a few ways to get to Dorchester from Bournemouth Airport, and the best route depends on traffic and time of day. One option is to take the A31 towards Dorchester, which can take about 45 minutes if traffic is good. Another option is to take the A338 towards Bournemouth, and then switch to the A35 towards Dorchester, which takes about an hour. There are also buses and trains available from Bournemouth to Dorchester.