Visiting West Dorset

To get to West Dorset by car from nearby towns and cities, you can follow these driving directions:

• From Dorchester: Take the A35 towards Bridport and continue onto the B3157 towards West Bay.
• From Yeovil: Take the A37 towards Dorchester then join the A356 towards Crewkerne. From there, take the A3066 towards Bridport.
• From Weymouth: Take the A354 towards Dorchester and then join the A352 towards Sherborne. Follow the road until you reach the A37 and head towards Yeovil. From there, take the A356 towards Crewkerne and then the A3066 towards Bridport.

If travelling by train, the nearest stations are Axminster and Dorchester. From there, you can take a bus or taxi to West Dorset.

• From Axminster: Take the X51 bus towards Bridport, which stops at various points in West Dorset.
• From Dorchester: Take the X51 or X53 bus towards Bridport or Lyme Regis, both of which stop in West Dorset.

If you have a bit more time and want to take in some of the beautiful countryside, you could also consider cycling or walking to West Dorset via the numerous trails and footpaths that criss-cross the area.

The closest airport to West Dorset is Exeter Airport, which is approximately 43 miles away. To get to West Dorset from Exeter Airport, take the A30 towards Honiton and continue on the A35 towards Axminster. From there, follow signs for West Dorset. Alternatively, you can take the train from Exeter St David's to Dorchester South and then take a bus or taxi to West Dorset.