PlusBus to Dorchester
Dorset Community Transport (DCT) PlusBus offers a weekday mid-morning trip from a group of neighbouring Dorset villages to a local destination town, allowing approximately 2 hours for shopping and appointments. Where possible, a ‘door-to-door’ service is offered and, by prior arrangement, passengers travelling in wheelchairs can often also be accommodated.
To use a DCT PlusBus, passengers first register your name, address and contact number, then all you have to do is book a seat no later than 2:30pm the day before travel.
Who it's for
Local residents unable to easily access public transport for any reason, young or old, and including those with limited mobility.
Costs
There is a fixed return fare of £6. The national concessionary bus pass is accepted on the PlusBus service.
Type of transport
MinibusDays of operation
- Wednesday
Wednesdays throughout the year, excluding public holidays.
Booking information
Address: Unit 25e Sunrise Business Park , Higher Shaftesbury Road , Blandford Forum , Dorset , DT11 8ST
Email: dorset@ectcharity.co.uk
Phone: 01258 287980 (9.30am to 2.30pm Mon-Fri)
Website: http://ectcharity.co.uk/
Areas served
View the Dorchester PlusBus route map.
Dorchester A
Starting from Bovington, travelling through East Burton, Wool, East Lulworth, West Lulworth, Winfrith Newburgh and East Knighton to Dorchester. Other villages along or close to the route can be considered – please contact the office.
Dorchester B
Starting from West Bexington, travelling through Swyre, Puncknowle, Litton Cheney, Long Bredy, Little Bredy, Abbotsbury, Portesham, Winterbourne Steepleton and Martinstown to Dorchester. Other villages along or close to the route can be considered – please contact the office.
Dorchester C
Starting from Broadwindsor, travelling through Mosterton, Higher Kingcombe, South Perrott, Winyards Gap, Hooke, Toller Porcorum, Maiden Newton, Frampton and Grimstone to Dorchester. Other villages along or close to the route can be considered – please contact the office.