Trains to Max Gate

Max Gate is a truly fascinating place. Run by the National Trust, this is an atmospheric Victorian home designed by Thomas Hardy.

It's simple to reach Max Gate, in Dorchester, by train. Simply hop on a train to Dorchester South station and then it's just a 20 minute walk away.

For more visitor info including opening times, visit Max Gate’s website.

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

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	Available
Toilets notes	The toilets are located on Platform 1.
Showers	Unavailable
Baby change	Unavailable

WiFi	Available
WiFi notes	Find WiFi Hotspots around Dorchester South station
Web kiosk	Unavailable

Customer Service notes	Please contact our Customer Service Centre on 0345 6000 650
Customer help points	Available
CCTV	Unavailable

Carpark name	Station Car Park
Car parking spaces	47

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: A Line (01305 262888) or Journeys (01305 265195) or Dorset (01305 250666).

Max Gate