Travel to the Jurassic Coast by road
If you are planning to travel to Dorset via car, the route is straightforward and easy. From the London area, you can take the M3 directly to the Jurassic Coast within four hours. For those travelling from the north, the M5, A31 and A35 offer the most direct route to Dorset.
To further plan and decide your journey, we recommend making use of AA Route Planner
For further information and/or to find out about possible delays visit: theaa.com/traffic-news/dorset
Travel to the Jurassic Coast by train
Visiting Dorset by train offers a smooth and easy journey, though depending on your original location, where you’re visiting from can result in an increased travel time than by car or plane. For those who prefer a simpler journey, travel to Dorset via train is an easy way to reach the Jurassic Coast.
For further information and/or a way to check train times or prices visit: gwr.com / nationalrail.co.uk
Travel to the Jurassic Coast by plane
Though there are no airports within Dorset itself, the Jurassic Coast is easily reached from several airports in the south. Bournemouth Airport is the closest to the coast, just over 30 miles away from Dorset itself. Combined with a hire car, this could be a faster alternative to driving or taking the train.
For more details or to check flight times and prices visit: bournemouthairport.com