Transport

Trains

There is a good train service from Weymouth to London, and our nearest stations are Moreton and Wool. Car parking is limited at both and note that not all trains stop at Moreton.

The route is managed by South Western Railway and you can check the timetable here

Bus

Just like other rural communities transport is a bit of a problem and much reliance is placed upon private means to undertake most journeys.

As a result of a budget cap in 2014 by Dorset County Council, on subsidies for transport links, many villages lost their bus service.  Fortunately we were spared that loss but more cuts have meant a reduction from providing links only to Dorchester and Blandford. The Damory bus company run a limited service through the parish details of which can be obtained from the Village Shop. You can view their timetable here or in the bus stop at Briantspuddle.

Otherwise it’s a motor car

The nearest petrol station is in Bere Regis otherwise it’s a hike along the A35 to Dorchester, the A31 towards Winterborne Zelston, or down to Wool. The alternative is a cycle ride, shank’s pony or ………

NeighbourCar

Bere Regis has set up a NeighbourCar Scheme as a voluntary organisation set up to provide a choice for locals with long or short term transport difficulties. Organisers of the scheme have very kindly offered to open membership of the scheme up to residents of Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle Parish.

Volunteer drivers, who all live in the local area and have use of their own car are happy to take clients to the doctor, dentist, optician, chiropodist, hairdresser, railway station, shopping etc.

There is an initial registration fee of £5 for clients (payable once only) and a suggested minimum donation of 50p per mile for each journey taken. For couples in the same household there will only be one registration.

If you are interested in joining the scheme either a client or a driver please telephone the Area Co-ordinator and a visit will be arranged to explain the scheme in detail. You can find out the details and more about the scheme by visiting Bere Regis Community website www.bereregis.org  the site includes some useful questions and answers.