Maiden Castle
Maiden Castle is a great place to have a walk as it is one of the largest and most complex Iron Age hillforts in Europe - the size of 50 football pitches.
It's simple to reach Maiden Castle, in Dorchester, by train. Simply hop on a train to Dorchester West station and then it's just a 21 minute walk away.
For more visitor info including opening times, visit Maiden Castle’s website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Ticket Machine | Unavailable |
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| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Unstaffed |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Unavailable |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
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Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
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| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Unavailable |
| Station Buffet | Unavailable |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
Toilets
| Toilets | Unavailable |
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| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Unavailable |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
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| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer Service notes | Please call our Customer Services Centre on 03457 000 125 (07:00-22:00 every day) |
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| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
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| Cycle storage spaces | 4 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage notes | Car park |
| Cycle storage notes | <p>2 Sheffield hoops. Please note cycles can be carried on our trains free of charge</p> |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Part of station |
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| Step-free access notes | access to northbound platform via a stepped footbridge or via a path with 15 steps |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Unavailable |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
| Accessible taxis | unknown |
| Accessible taxis notes | Accessible taxis are available |
First Class Lounge
Departures and arrivals from Dorchester West
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Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Weymouth | Great Western Railway | 11:53 | 2 | On time |
| to Gloucester | Great Western Railway | 13:25 | 1 | On time |
| to Weymouth | Great Western Railway | 13:53 | 2 | On time |
| to Gloucester | Great Western Railway | 15:08 | 1 | On time |
| to Weymouth | Great Western Railway | 16:53 | 2 | On time |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Weymouth | Great Western Railway | 13:23 | 1 | On time |
| from Gloucester | Great Western Railway | 13:47 | 2 | On time |
| from Weymouth | Great Western Railway | 15:07 | 1 | On time |
| from Great Malvern | Great Western Railway | 16:53 | 2 | On time |
| from Weymouth | Great Western Railway | 17:42 | 1 | On time |
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