Connectivity

Dorset is situated centrally on the UK’s South Coast and is exceptionally well-connected locally, regionally and globally.

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  • Bournemouth International Airport offers direct domestic and international flights to major cities within the UK, Europe and beyond 

  • Direct train services to London Waterloo taking under two hours

  • 90 minutes’ drive to the M25 and London’s Heathrow Airport

  • Good access to the West via the A31 and to the East via the M27 and M3 south coast motorway network

  • Two ports: Port of Poole (20 minutes), Portland Port (one hour); close to Port of Southampton Container Terminal (one hour)

 

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