Most people think a day out in Dorchester starts with a lap of the town hunting for a space. It doesn’t have to. If you’re wondering how to get to Brewery Square, the honest answer is that it might be the easiest trip you make all week.
We’ve got a train station right in the Square, buses pulling in a few minutes away and a big car park just across the road. Here’s everything you need, whichever way you’re travelling.
Coming by train: you’re already here
Dorchester South station sits right in Brewery Square. Step off the platform and you’re a minute from a coffee at Costa, a film at the Odeon or lunch at Wagamama.
- From London and Southampton: direct trains run from London Waterloo every half hour, taking around 2 hours 45 minutes. They stop at Southampton and Winchester on the way.
- From Weymouth: about 10 minutes on the train. Honestly quicker than parking.
- From Bristol, Cheltenham and Worcester: trains run into Dorchester West, which is around a five minute walk from the Square.
Top tip: on a busy Saturday, the train from Weymouth means no queuing for a space and no watching the clock on a parking ticket.
Coming by bus
Buses from across Dorset stop at Dorchester South Station at the top of Pope Street, or on Trinity Street, a short walk away.
- From Weymouth: Route10
- From Poundbury: Route 6
Plan your exact journey on the First Bus journey planner.
Coming by car
Dorchester sits where the A35 and A37 meet, so Brewery Square is easy to reach from the M27, M5 and A303. For sat navs, use DT1 1QR for the Square or DT1 1QW to go straight to the car park.
Parking near Brewery Square
Fairfield car park is the closest, just across Weymouth Avenue from the Square. It has 562 spaces, including 9 disabled bays and electric vehicle charging points. Charges apply from 8am to 6pm, seven days a week, and you can pay by card, cash or the JustPark app. One thing locals know: on Wednesdays the covered section closes for Dorchester market, so arrive a little earlier on market day.
Getting around once you’re here
Brewery Square is flat, pedestrianised and open 24 hours a day for through access, so there’s no rush.
Staying over?
Premier Inn is in the Square on Pope Street, so you can eat, catch a late film and be in bed within five minutes.
Quick questions
Is there parking at Brewery Square? Yes. Fairfield car park is directly opposite, with 562 spaces and disabled bays.
Which train station is closest to Brewery Square? Dorchester South, which is right in the Square. Dorchester West is about a five minute walk.
What postcode should I use for my sat nav? DT1 1QR for Brewery Square, or DT1 1QW for Fairfield car park.
Is Brewery Square accessible? Yes. The Square is flat and step free, with disabled parking bays across the road and bays on site.
