Ground Directions



 
Directions from North and East
Most visitors will enter Weymouth from the Dorchester direction on the A354.

About 2 miles into Weymouth you will reach a Roundabout (Manor Roundabout).

Take the 3rd Exit still on the A354, signed to 'Town Centre' and follow the brown signs for 'Wessex Stadium'.

At the next roundabout (Chafeys Roundabout), turn right on to the B3157 (3rd exit) following the brown signs for 'Wessex Stadium'.

About half mile ahead, you will see the stadium in front of you. Take the 3rd exit at the next roundabout, then immediatly left for parking and entrances to the ground.
Directions from the West
Travelling along the A35 from Axminster/Honiton you will come to a roundabout at the southern end of the Bridport Bypass. At this roundabout take the 3rd exit signed B3157 Burton Bradstock.

The B3157 will take you along the Jurassic Coast Road for 16 miles through the picturesque villages of Burton Bradstock, Abbotsbury and Portesham and is a shorter route than following the A35. In the 'town' of Chickerell you will come to a set of traffic lights adjacent to Chickerell Army Camp.

Take the left turn signed for B3157 Weymouth and after half a mile on your left hand you will see the Wessex Stadium. Turn left at the next roundabout (signed Wessex Stadium) and left again into the stadium car park.
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Travelling to Weymouth by Train

Public Transport

There is an hourly service To/From London Waterloo (approx. 2hrs 45miins journey) via Southampton run by South West Trains and a more infrequent service To/From Bristol Temple Meads (approx. 2hrs 30mins journey) via Westbury and Yeovil run by Wessex Trains

www.southwesttrains.co.uk - South West Trains

www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk - First Great Western

www.thetrainline.com - Rail Enquiries and Tickets


Directions to the Wessex Stadium if arriving by train

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 there are two football special buses which are provided by Wessex Bus from Kings Statue on the seafront departing from Bus Stop K2 adjacent to the Tourist Information Centre, at 2pm on Saturday's and 7.00pm for midweek matches.

Wessex Buses will be running a service for the reserve matches. Departing K7 at 6.10pm and leaving the Wessex Stadium 10 minutes after the final whistle.

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 pub is the Cork and Bottle, right opposite the TIC.

The bus then picks up at Town Bridge which is located at the harbour end of St Thomas 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 Club Shop returning to town, although it has been known to depart from outside the main gate after bigger games.

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:

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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!!!