Travelling to Dorset County Hospital
Dorset County Hospital address
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
Dorset DT1 2JY
Switchboard: 01305 251150
Major roadworks by Dorset County Hospital from September 2025 to April 2026
From Monday, 15 September 2025, Dorset Council will begin work to improve the junctions at both ends of Williams Avenue to make them safer and more accessible.
The works will be carried out in stages and will see some road sections go down to a single lane, controlled by lights. The work is expected to continue for several months and is expected to cause some delays. Please bear this in mind when travelling to DCH for an appointment or to visit a loved one and allow yourself extra travel time.
You can find more information about the scheme on Dorset Council’s website.
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.