Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens is an 18th-century garden with rare plants and notable magnolia and camellia blooms, plus a restaurant too to enjoy. It is a very rural location to get to, though.
It's easy to reach Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens in Abbotsbury, by train. Simply hop on a train to Dorchester South station - then it's a bit far for a walk - it is a very rural location - but we can recommend the bus service along the B3157 from Weymouth. Dorchester South is approximately equidistant, and you'll find taxis at both.
For more visitor info including opening times, visit Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens’ website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours:
- Monday to Friday open from 05:50:00 until 18:15:00
- Saturday open from 06:45:00 until 17:00:00
- Sunday open from 08:30:00 until 16:00:00
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | The staff is available at specific times. Please check at the station. |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
| Lost Property | Available |
| Lost Property Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Unavailable |
| Telephone types | Cards and coins |
| Station Buffet | Unavailable |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Nearest station with more facilities | Step-free category B Station - Ramp to Platform 1 at approx 1:14 gradient (to London) via Booking Hall, or level via car park (1 step via side gate next to Booking Hall when closed). Ramp at approx 1:20 to Platform 2 (to Weymouth) from separate entrance. No reasonable step-free access between platforms |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Toilets notes | The toilets are located on Platform 1. |
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Unavailable |
WiFi
| WiFi | Available |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer Service notes | Please contact our Customer Service Centre on 0345 6000 650 |
|---|---|
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Unavailable |
Parking
| Carpark name | Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Car parking spaces | 47 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 12 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage notes | There are lockers available. |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Step free access is not available at the station. |
|---|---|
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
| Accessible taxis | Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information |
| Accessible taxis notes | Dorchester South station is served by a taxi rank or a cab office. Check availability before travelling, and pre-book if necessary. Consider using the following local operators:
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First Class Lounge
There is no First Class lounge at this station.
Departures and arrivals from Dorchester South
Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Dorchester South station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Weymouth | South Western Railway | 15:49 | 2 | On time |
| to Weymouth | South Western Railway | 16:05 | 2 | On time |
| to Bridport via First Bus X51/X53 | First Group Bus | 16:07 | Scheduled | |
| to London Waterloo | South Western Railway | 16:13 | 1 | On time |
| to London Waterloo | South Western Railway | 16:33 | 1 | On time |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from London Waterloo | South Western Railway | 15:48 | 2 | On time |
| from London Waterloo | South Western Railway | 16:04 | 2 | On time |
| from Bridport via First Bus X51/X53 | First Group Bus | 16:04 | Scheduled | |
| from Weymouth | South Western Railway | 16:12 | 1 | On time |
| from Weymouth | South Western Railway | 16:31 | 1 | On time |
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