Buses to Dorset County Hospital
6 bus routes call at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester. Weekday buses run from 06:00 to 23:56.
Times are departures from the hospital's own stops. Buses towards the hospital run earlier and later at stops along the way — open a route for the timetable at your stop.
Every route calling at Dorset County Hospital
- 10 Weymouth → Poundbury via Melcombe Regis, Dorchester Mon–Fri 06:00–23:56 Sun 06:58–23:59 First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset
- 6 Dorchester circular via Poundbury Mon–Fri 08:48–17:36 no Sunday service Damory Coaches
- X51 Weymouth → Bridport via Melcombe Regis, Dorchester Mon–Fri 07:16–19:54 no Sunday service First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset
- CR9 Blandford → Dorchester via Winterborne Whitechurch, Puddletown Mon–Fri 08:40–17:45 no Sunday service Damory Coaches
- 10A Weymouth → Dorchester via Melcombe Regis, Overcombe Mon–Fri 08:17–15:52 no Sunday service First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset
- C2 Dorchester → Bradpole via Poundbury, Bridport no Sunday service First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset
Live times at the hospital's stops
Direct buses to Dorset County Hospital from
Places on a route that reaches the hospital without changing. The bus may take a long way round — check the route for the time from your own stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which buses go to Dorset County Hospital?
6 routes call at Dorset County Hospital: the 10 (towards Mansell Square), the 6 (towards Dorchester), the X51 (towards Bridport Bus Station), the CR9 (towards Hardye School), the 10A (towards Thomas Hardye School), the C2 (towards Colfox School Grounds). Each route page has the full timetable and a live map.
What time is the first bus to Dorset County Hospital?
The earliest weekday departure from the hospital's own stops is 06:00, on the 10. Buses towards the hospital start earlier at stops along the way — check the route timetable for your own stop, especially for an early appointment or shift.
Do buses run to Dorset County Hospital on Sundays?
Some do: 1 of the 6 routes run on Sundays, generally less often than in the week. 5 routes do not. Sunday first and last times are shown for each route above.
How much is the bus to Dorset County Hospital?
Single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 — usually cheaper than hospital parking. ENCTS concessionary passes travel free after 9:30am on weekdays and all day at weekends and bank holidays.
Other hospitals nearby
Timetables from the operators via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. See all hospitals by bus, or every stop and route in Dorchester.