Trains to Max Gate

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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 office

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	Find WiFi Hotspots around Dorchester South station
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: A Line (01305 262888) or Journeys (01305 265195) or Dorset (01305 250666).

First Class Lounge

Departures
Arrivals

Departing to	Train	Time	Platform	Status
to Weymouth	South Western Railway	08:56	2	On time
to Southampton Central	South Western Railway	09:13	1	On time
to Weymouth	South Western Railway	09:29	2	On time
to London Waterloo	South Western Railway	09:33	1	On time
to Weymouth	South Western Railway	09:56	2	On time

See more departures from Dorchester South

Arriving from	Train	Time	Platform	Status
from Southampton Central	South Western Railway	08:55	2	On time
from Weymouth	South Western Railway	09:12	1	On time
from Southampton Central	South Western Railway	09:28	2	On time
from Weymouth	South Western Railway	09:31	1	On time
from Southampton Central	South Western Railway	09:55	2	On time

See more arrivals to Dorchester South

Max Gate

Station details & facilities

Ticket office

Luggage

Facilities

Toilets

WiFi

Staffing and customer service

Parking

Bicycle Facilities

Accessibility

First Class Lounge

Departures and arrivals from Dorchester South

Departures

Arrivals

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