Trains
Unfortunately, we are no longer served by a railway, though vestiges of the Somerset and Dorset line can still be found around the town. On the plus side, there are several railway stations within a fairly short distance from the town offering a choice of lines and destinations. The nearest railway stations are:
Salisbury (24 miles): Southwestern Railway trains to London, Exeter, Bristol and Southampton.
Gillingham (17 miles) and Tisbury (18 miles): Southwestern Railway trains to London and Exeter.
Poole (14 miles) and Wareham (16 miles): Southwestern Railway trains to London and Weymouth.
Bournemouth (20 miles): Crosscountry Trains to Birmingham and Manchester.
The Trainline website gives information about train times, prices, accessibility and facilities in the UK and across Europe.
Buses
Most buses to and from Blandford stop in the Market Place (Bay B, south- or westbound) or outside the Crown Hotel (Bay D, north- or eastbound), as well as other points around the town.
X8: Poole via Charlton Marshall, Spetisbury and Sturminster Marshall
CR4: Yeovil via Durweston, Shillingston, Child Okeford, Sturminster Newton, Stalbridge, Sherborne (and other places in between)
CR7: Shaftesbury via Stourpaine, Shroton, Sutton Walden and Compton Abbas
CR8: Weymouth via Winterborne Whitechurch, Milborne St Andrew, Puddletown and Dorchester
CR9: Dorchester via Winterborne Kingston, Bere Regis, Briantspuddle, Affpuddle, Tolpuddle and Puddletown
20: Salisbury via Pimperne, Tarrant Hinton, Sixpenny Handley and Combe Bissett
More information about public transport in the wider area can be found on the Traveline South West website.
Taxis
The taxi rank can be found at the bottom of Sheep Market Hill, along the east side of the church yard.
Here are some local taxi firms:
Blandford Taxis: 01258 410021
Blandfords Call a Cab: 01258 452056
Handy Cabs: 07825 148831
Ken’s Kabs: 01258 456136
Oakwood Taxis: 01258 455555
Prime Cabs: 01258 878787
Riverside Taxis: 01258 453553
Roy’s Taxi: 07900 605383
Sunrise Taxis: 01258 268528
Tacon Taxis: 02089 792456
J & R Taxis: 01258 450077
Parking and EV charging
Most of the public car parks in Blandford are operated by Dorset Council. Car parking charges apply from 8 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week (including bank holidays). Payment is by cash or the JustPark app.
Vehicles over 4.8 m must park in the Multi-use area at Langton Road; charges apply 24 hours a day.
Motorhomes are permitted between 8 am and 10 pm only; charges apply throughout this period.
Marsh and Ham (Morrisons), DT11 7AW: Maximum stay 4 hours, charges apply. EV charging points and bicycle racks.
Langton Road (M&S), DT11 7DZ: Long stay, charges apply. EV charging points and bicycle racks.
Milldown, DT11 7SH: Maximum stay 72 hours, free.
Stour Meadows (Skatepark), DT11 9LS: Long stay, charges may apply.
Market Place, DT11 7AF: Maximum stay 1 hour, charges apply. Bicycle racks.
Church Lane, DT11 7AR: Maximum stay 2 hours, charges apply, EV charging point.
Sheep Market Hill, DT11 7DP: Maximum stay 1 hour, charges apply. Bicycle racks.
Tabernacle, DT11 7DW: Maximum stay 30 minutes, Free. Bicycle racks.
Eagle House Gardens, DT11 7BS: Long stay, charges apply.
Station Court, DT11 7QN: Long stay, charges apply.
Common Lane (M&Co): Private car park, charges apply 24 hours a day. Payment by cash or Paybyphone app.
There are two EV charging points next to the Bowling Club car park on Park Road, DT11 7DD, and a charging station at Hyde Farm, Salisbury Rd, Pimperne, DT11 8TX, about 2.5 miles from the Information Centre.
Please note that inclusion on this webpage does not imply a recommendation or endorsement by Blandford Information Centre. Whilst we do our best to ensure that the information given is correct and up-to-date, we are not responsible or liable for any loss or damage resulting from its use.
Page updated: August 2023