Dorset Council is still running the Tuesday and Thursday services, originally set up after the loss of the 212 service. Prior to COVID there were a number of regular users from both Stratton and Bradford Peverell.
The Maiden Newton Ring and Ride service (01305 228965) is run by Dorset Council’s passenger services, to Dorchester on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The bus leaves Maiden Newton Old School at 10.00 returning from Trinity Street at 13.00 or earlier if passengers agree. Ring before 15.00 on Mondays and Wednesdays to book. These buses will start at Cattistock Square by request at booking. Fares £2.50 single £5 return. Children half price. The number of people using this service has fallen. Why not use and save petrol?
Dorset Community Transport (01258 287980), a private company, also offer 2 services from Maiden Newton each week and a third twice a month. To use any of these services you must be registered with the Company and then book your seat and arrange your pick up point, before 1430 on the day before you want to travel. Each adult return fare is £7 on all 3 services. DCT now accepts the national pensioner concessionary bus passes.
The Dorset Community Transport Service on Wednesdays replaced the 213 Market Day service. One household from Stratton is presently using this service.
Every Wednesday to Dorchester. The bus, from Broadwindsor to Dorchester, passes through Maiden Newton. The return service leaves Trinity Street at 13.00. or earlier. Ring by 14.30 on Tuesdays to book your seat, confirm your pick-up point and check time of bus.