Below are some tips on how to get around if you need to use public transport.
(Dorset Council travel and current road closure information is available on the Council page at Dorset Council Highways Information)
TAXI COMPANIES
Atom Cabs – www.atomcabs.co.uk 01935 677007 – you can also download their app.
ABC Cabs – www.abcdorset.taxi – 07542 940437 run 24/7
P&J Cabs – www.pandjcabs.co.uk – 01935 816877 – tend to only do day times but will do party mini-vans and airport runs.
Sherborne Good Neighbours – www.sherbornegoodneighbours.org – volunteer drivers using their own cars for short trips aimed at all ages. Call the numbers on their website with 48 hours notice. They charge 45p per mile (min £2 spend)
Yeo Valley Health Transport – www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/travel/public-transport/community-transport/dorset-community-transport-directory/-/ddl_display/ddl/484991/484114/maximized Similar to Sherborne Good Neighbours except you must give 48-72 hours notice and they charge 50p per mile. Administered by Nordcat on: 01258 473154
BUSES
NORDCAT – This service has now been discontinued.- please see explanatory Press Release
PLUS BUS – ECT Charity – Wriggle Valley PlusBus
COACHES
Several companies operate a coach service from Yeovil bus station to London Hammersmith for ~£21 (one way). The journey takes 2 ¾ hours. Coach seats need to be reserved in advance via their websites:
- Berry’s Coaches – https://www.berryscoaches.co.uk/london/somerset/yeovil/
- Megabus: https://uk.megabus.com/route-guides/yeovil-to-london
- National Express: https://uk.megabus.com/route-guides/yeovil-to-london
TRAINS
Chetnole Halt has trains travelling between Weymouth and Bristol, currently operated by GWR. Do please take a look at the Chetnole Halt page on this website to find out how the Halt differs to a normal Train Station, and some of the history.
It’s always worth taking a moment to see some of the ticket offers: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/tickets-railcards-and-offers/buying-a-ticket/
Tickets should be bought in advance via:
- GWR website www.gwr.com
- online ticketing platforms such as www.thetrainline.com or
- Use this link to access the timetable and ticket purchase details for Chetnole Halt – South Western Railway
EV CHARGING
The closest fast EV chargers are in Sherborne in Coldharbour and Old Market Yard Car Parks. There is also Eyvee fast charging in the car park at the Peel Centre, Babylon Hill, Yeovil and a very fast 150 k/w Instavolt charging at the McDonald’s Car Park in Flushing Meadow, Yeovil. There is a Tesla and Porsche EV charger at The Summer Lodge in Evershot.