Arriving on Friday (Public Bus)
There is a public bus route CR9 from Dorchester South to Blandford, passing through Tolpuddle, on Fridays: departing Dorchester South at 08:50, 12:50, 16:00, and 17:47.
Arriving on Saturday (Taxi only)
There is no public bus service. You will need to make your own arrangements or get a taxi to get to Tolpuddle.
Arriving and leaving on Sunday
> Shuttles from train stations
Shuttle buses are available to and from the festival site. This year the costs will be £5 each way and must be booked in advance.
If you miss your booked shuttle bus, we cannot guarantee a space on the alternative bus as this may be fully booked by other guests.
DORCHESTER TO TOLPUDDLE (advance bookings only)
Bus 1 – Dorchester South – meeting the 10.23 train
Bus 2 – Dorchester South – meeting the 11.23 train then to Dorchester West meeting the 11.37 train (For pickup from Dorchester West, cross the tracks then go to Williams Avenue where the coach will be waiting)
TOLPUDDLE TO DORCHESTER (advance bookings only)
Leaving at 17.30 and 18.30 opposite the museum in the layby in front of the museum.
Coaches organised by Unions and Trades Councils
This will constantly be updated once we receive information. If you are organising a coach please let the TUC South West know so that we can include it.
SUNDAY, 21 JULY 2024
PICKUP: Weston-super-Mare (Locking Road Car Park) – 9.00
Cost: free to UNISON members and their families; £10 per person for anyone else. Pay with cash on the day.
Supported by UNISON North Somerset – contact [email protected] to book
PICKUP: Lewes BR Station – 07.30
Calling at: Burgess Hill, Civic Way & Crawley Bus Station and Horsham BR Station
Cost: £5 per seat (pay on day)
Booking: to reserve a seat contact Bill Ball ([email protected]) or 07758 269976
Supported by Lewes Trades Council – Coach Sponsors: Unite SE/6144 & SE/6217
PICKUP: Salisbury – 10:00
Cost: Free to union members, pensioners & under 16. Others £5, pay on the day.
Booking: contact Darren James ([email protected])
Supported by Salisbury and District Trades Council.
PICKUP: Bournemouth – 10:00
Queens Hotel and Spa, Meyrick Road, BH1 3DL
Cost: Free for Usdaw members
Booking: contact Keely Nichol ([email protected])
Supported by Usdaw
PICKUP: Portsmouth – 9:00
Calling at:
Bus Stop Outside Eefs Kebabs, Fratton Road, PO1 5AB ~ Departing 9.10am
Trafalgar School Bus Stop, London Road, opposite Unite Office, PO2 9RJ ~ Departing 9.20am
Cosham Bus Stops, Northern Road, opposite Cosham Health Centre, PO6 3AB ~ Departing 9.30am
*** Possible pick up from Parkway Railway Station Car Park ~ tbc ~
Return coach departs Tolpuddle at 6:00 PM
Cost: Free to members of contributing union branches, £10 for everyone else
How to book: Contact Louis MacDonald ([email protected])
Organised by Portsmouth Trades Union Council
Unite coaches
(these are free for Unite members and family/friends – this is also open to non-members and sister unions at £10 per person.)
To book onto a Unite coach please visit their booking page.
PICKUP: Bristol, Weston, Bridgwater & Yeovil
Calling at:
8.45 – Bristol, Tony Benn House
9.35 – Weston super Mare, Locking Road Bus Shelters
10.15– Bridgwater, Huntworth Business Park Services
10.30 – Yeovil, Labour Club (Unity Hall)
PICKUP: Cheltenham, Gloucester & Stroud
Calling at:
8.05 – Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station
8.35 – Gloucester, Unite Office
9.05 – Stroud, Merry Walks
PICKUP: Swindon, Chippenham & Bath
Calling at:
8.35 – Swindon, Bus Stop Opposite Sun Inn
9.35 – Chippenham, Bus Station
10.05 – Bath, Laura Place
PICKUP: Plymouth, Newton Abbot & Exeter
Calling at:
9.05 – Plymouth, Exeter Street
10.10 –-Newton Abbott Train Station
10.30 – Exeter (Honiton Rd P&R ) Bus Shelter opp Park & Ride
To book onto a Unite SW coach please visit their booking page.
Unite coach from London
Open to Unite members only, for £5 per seat.
8:30 – Robert Street, Bus Stop K, London NW1 2EU.
To book please fill in this form and send to the Unite London and Eastern region ([email protected]).