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Weymouth railway station is situated in King Street which
is 2 miles from the Wessex Stadium, so unless you fancy a
hike the following are recommended.
Matchday Special Bus:
On matchday, a football special bus is provided by Wessex
Bus departing from Kings Statue, Bus Stop K2 adjacent to the
Tourist Information Centre, on Weymouth seafront. Departure
times are 2pm on Saturday's and 7.00pm for midweek matches.
Kings Statue is located a short stroll from the station. On
exiting the station
head across the forecourt towards the traffic lights and cross
over King Street
outside the Somerset Hotel. Turn left and head towards the
seafront (you will
see the clock in front of you).
Turn Right at the Jubilee Clock and cross over at the crossing
to the beach
side of the esplanade (don't go down the subway!!!!). Now
walk along the esplanade for about 400 metres and you will
see the tourist information centre, which is next to the Bus
Stop. Nearest pubs are the Cork and Bottle and the William
Henry (Wetherspoons).
The bus then picks up at Town Bridge which is located at the
harbour end of StThomas Street (very useful if you've been
drinking in town), then along North Quay (picking up behind
The Boot, for you Real Ale fans), Chickerell Road and Radipole
Lane, picking up at Bus Stops en route to the Wessex Stadium.
After matches the bus departs from outside the main gate of
The Wessex Stadium and returns to the Town Centre.
For big matches, extra buses may be provided.
Taxis:
If you want to get to the ground early to soak up the atmosphere
and enjoy the bar and catering facilities, your best bet is
to catch a taxi. They are reasonably priced compared to a
lot of towns and if there are 3/4 of you (or more if you can
get an 8 seater) it can be cheaper and quicker to get a taxi.
It will cost approximately £5/£6 from the station/town
to the ground.
Taxis are available from the rank located on the station
forecourt.
Alternatively Weyline Taxis are located in Queen Street, outside
the station between The Railway Tavern and Giant Pot.
If you are visiting many of the fine hostelries in town,
there is a taxi rank outside The Swan (Wetherspoons), or the
following taxi firms have offices in town:
Weyline Taxis (01305 777777), Fleetline (01305 784252), Bee
Cars (01305 775151) and Weytax (01305 773636 or 783636)
Alternative buses:
You can catch the following First Bus Routes (although taxi
is recommended for convenience if there are a few of you to
share costs and you get dropped off right outside the ground).
No. 5 Radipole - This route gets you closest to the ground
and has a 40 minute frequency in the day time, but nothing
in the evening. Ask the driver for Chafeys Avenue which is
just a 2 minute walk from the Wessex Stadium.
No. 3 Hereford Road - This route has a 10 minute frequency
during the day and half hourly during the evening. Ask for
Radipole Lane which is a 6/7 minute stroll along Radipole
Lane to the Wessex Stadium.
Both buses can be caught from King Street Roundabout just
a few minutes from the station. Head out of the station and
turn right down King Street. Cross over and turn left at the
roundabout. The Bus Stop is located next to the roundabout
in front of the Bus Garage. Both routes go via the Town Centre
and pick up at Commercial Road (behind Debenhams) and Town
Bridge at the harbour end of St Thomas Street
I am sure the nice driver will tell you where you need to
get off the bus, and which way to head to the ground.
The following links show route maps and timetables:
www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/southwest/dorset/dorset_images/Weymouth-Ntwk-Dgm.gif
www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/southwest/dorset/timetables/timetableindex.php
Getting back to town the Football Special Bus as described
above is easiest. Or if you stay for a few more ales ring
for a taxi from the bar!!!
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