Dorset
Explore Dorset the slow way, 9 bus routes and 1 rail route, plus attractions worth the detour.
🚌 Bus journeys
9 bus routes through Dorset
Hop on, hop off and watch the scenery roll past.
BusJurassic Breezer 30/31
A captivating journey penetrating the heart of classic, Dorset life and with golden, panoramic coastline…
BusBreezer 40
Discover the idyllic Purbeck countryside on the Breezer 40, travelling through lush fields, charming…
BusBeach Breezer 70/80
Experience the natural beauty of Bournemouth's coastal town on the Breezer 70, travelling through lush…
BusHarbour Breezer 60
Experience the breathtaking scenery and diverse landscapes of Dorset on the Breezer 60 bus from Rockley Park…
BusPurbeck Breezer 50
The bus route from Bournemouth to Swanage includes a ferry across Sandbanks and travels through Purbeck…
BusNew Forest Tours – Red Route
The New Forest open top tours provide the very best views of the National Park and make it easy for folk to…
BusNew Forest Tours – Blue Route
This fabulous tour starts at the yachting mecca of Lymington, then coasts through Brockenhurst where donkeys…
BusPortland Coaster
This is a great little route to blow the cobwebs away and enjoy some fab, seaside fresh air.
BusX52 / X53 Jurassic Coaster
From Weymouth in the the east to Lyme Regis and Axminster in the west via West Bay and Bridport, the Jurassic…
🚂 Rail journeys
One rail route in Dorset
Heritage steam, mainline scenic lines and everything in between.
🥾 Walking routes11 in Dorset
Stretch your legs between journeys
Real routes with maps and GPX downloads, most reachable car-free.
📍 Editor’s picks · don’t miss
What every visitor to Dorset should put on their list
AttractionAxe Valley Wildlife Park
AttractionLyme Regis Aquarium
Family-run aquarium at the end of the Cobb showcasing native marine life of Lyme Bay.
AttractionLyme Regis
Jurassic Coast resort famed for fossils, the Cobb harbour and Regency seaside charm.
AttractionBridport
Historic Dorset market town near the Jurassic Coast, famed for ropes, nets and street markets.
AttractionEast Cliff
AttractionWest Bay
Dramatic golden cliffs and a working harbour on the Dorset Jurassic Coast.
AttractionAbbotsbury sub-tropical park
Twenty-acre walled woodland garden on the Jurassic Coast, sheltering rare and tender plants from around the…
AttractionWeymouth seafront
Classic Georgian beach resort with a long curving sandy bay.
AttractionStudland Beach
AttractionFerry ride across the bay
AttractionWinter Gardens
Coastal ornamental gardens on Weymouth's seafront, with lawns, flowerbeds and views across the bay.
AttractionCoffee shops on the Promenade
Seafront cafés overlooking the golden sands of Weymouth Bay
ℹ Know before you go
Dorset at a glance
🚍 Operators here
3 transport operators serve Dorset
The bus and rail companies you’ll meet on these routes.
Pair with a neighbouring region
3 regions border Dorset, most are reachable by bus or rail.