Travelling to Dorset County Hospital
Dorset County Hospital address
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
Dorset DT1 2JY
Switchboard: 01305 251150
Travelling by bus
There are regular local buses that stop outside Dorset County Hospital, South Walks House and Vespasian.
You can plan your journey on Travel Line South West.
Live bus information
Near Dorset County Hospital (main site)
Travelling by train
Dorchester has two train stations, Dorchester South and Dorchester West. Both are less than a 15-minute-walk from the hospital.
To plan your journey via train, you can visit South Western Railway, Great Western Railway or National Rail.
Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS)
If you have a medical condition that means you cannot travel to the hospital using public transport, or you require the assistance of ambulance staff during your journey, then you may be eligible to use the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS).
Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS)
If you are referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist, or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS).
Parking at Dorset County Hospital
Find out more information on our dedicated parking page here.