Arriving on Friday (Public Bus)

There is a public bus route no.187 from Dorchester South to Tolpuddle on Fridays:  (check closer to the time for timetable)

Due to lack of demand, the Friday evening shuttle bus will not be running this year.

Arriving on Saturday (Taxi only)

There is no public bus service or festival shuttle, 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 £4 each way and must be booked in advance.

If you miss your booked shuttle bus, we cannot guarantee a space on the alternative bus.

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

TOLPUDDLE TO DORCHESTER (advance bookings only)

Leaving at 17.30 and 18.30 opposite the museum in the layby

Coaches organised by Unions and Trades Councils

This will constantly be updated once we receive information; please contact us to let us know if you are organising a coach.

Bideford/Barnstaple

08.00 – Kingsley Statue, Bideford
08.25 – Golden Lion Tap, The Square, Barnstaple

Also stopping at Conservative Club, South Molton; with a short stop at Cartgate Services aiming  to arrive in Tolpuddle by 11.30. The coach has an onboard toilet.
Price £15 for adults, children free. Anyone can come, those who want to be listed should contact Gerrard Sables on 01271 373338 / 07848007826 (please don’t text) or  [email protected] 

Bristol, Weston, Bridgwater & Yeovil (nearing capacity)

8.55 – Bristol, Tony Benn House
9.45 – Weston super Mare, Locking Road Bus Shelters
10.25 – Bridgwater, Huntworth Business Park Services
10.30 – Yeovil, Labour Club (Unity Hall)

Free for Unite members and up to three family members/friends. Bookings here.
Phone Bookings on 01452 223 443. Lines open: 10am -6pm . Mon-Thu, 10a.m. – 5p.m. Friday.

Cheltenham, Gloucester & Stroud

8.15 – Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station
8.45 – Gloucester, Unite Office
9.15 – Stroud, Merry Walks

Unite have now opened this coach to bookings from members of sister unions. Bookings here.
Phone Bookings on 01452 223 443. Lines open: 10am -6pm . Mon-Thu, 10a.m. – 5p.m. Friday.

Croydon

Croydon TUC coach leaving Ruskin House, Croydon, CR0 1BD at 8am on Sunday 16th July 2023.

Leaving Tolpuddle at 5.30pm and expected to return to Ruskin House at 9.30pm.

The cost is £15 per seat and is subsidised by the CWU SLSNH and other TU branches. See below booking form.
Contact Roy Aird on 07941 890756 or email [email protected] with any relevant queries.
CTUC Coach to Tolpuddle 2023_ Booking Form

Swindon, Chippenham & Bath

8.45 – Swindon, Bus Stop Opposite Sun Inn
9.45 – Chippenham, Bus Station
10.15 – Bath, Laura Place

Unite have now opened this coach to bookings from members of sister unions. Bookings here.
Phone Bookings on 01452 223 443. Lines open: 10am -6pm . Mon-Thu, 10a.m. – 5p.m. Friday.