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Social Prescribing Resource Sheet:
Transport & Community Travel
Transport & Community Travel
This resource sheet includes a selection of local transport options and community travel schemes to help you get to appointments and activities.
If you require further support in accessing these, or other services, please contact the Social Prescribing Team on 01308 428943 or contact us via our online form.
Social Prescribing is available at your GP Surgery
If you live in Bridport, Beaminster, Lyme Regis or the wider West Dorset area, you can speak directly with our Social Prescribers and Care Coordinators - no referral needed.
- Support with finances
- Getting Active
- Hobbies and Interests
- Connecting to Community
- Supporting wellbeing
- Help with Long Term Conditions
Dorset Community Transport Directory
Use the Dorset Community Transport Directory to find local community transport schemes (e.g. Good Neighbours, Ring & Ride, PlusBus, and country car schemes).
Directory: Visit the Dorset Community Transport Directory website
Travel Devon (for nearby East Devon/Axminster area)
Find travel information and community transport options in Devon, including services close to Axminster and East Devon.
Website: Visit the Travel Devon (for nearby East Devon/Axminster area) website
NHS Patient Travel (Hospital Appointments)
For hospital appointments only. Eligibility is assessed by the Patient Transport Advice Centre.
Phone: 01278 727457
Info: Visit the NHS Patient Travel (Hospital Appointments) website
Local Private Taxi Services — Bridport area
- Beeline — 01308 425555
- DR Taxis — 07918 614639
- Pat’s Cabs — 01308 424715
- SIA — 07939 839899
- Tom’s Taxis — 01308 423727
- Craig’s Taxis — 01308 861000
- Just Drive Taxis — 0800 062 2111
- Pete’s Taxis — 07977 711378 / 01308 488790
- Spartan Taxis — 07513 014001
- Voltz Taxis — 0800 083 3844
Local Private Taxi Services — Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Axminster
Lyme Regis
- Go Eco Cabs — 01297 445444
- Causley Cabs — 01297 642011
- Jurassic Taxis — 07512 068272
- Lyme Regis Taxis — 01297 441445 / 07398 421042 / 07801 996414
- M Cabs Taxis (Lyme Regis) — 01297 442222
- Aquarius Taxis (Axminster) — 07882 002028
Axminster
- av2go Taxis — 01297 441779
- M Cabs / Terry’s Taxi — 01297 442222
- Axminster Taxis — 01297 34000
- Premier Taxis Axminster — 07368 381201
- Station Taxis Axminster — 01297 34424
- Peak Taxis — 01297 35895
- RH Taxi Service (Honiton) — 07888 753591
Charmouth
- Floyds Taxis & Minibuses — 07436 070596
- Martin Johnstone Taxis — 07880 584209
- Go Eco Cabs — 01297 445444
- Causley Cabs — 01297 642011
- Jurassic Taxis — 07512 068272
- EazyCabs — 01308 424242
- Lyme Regis Taxis — 01297 441445 / 07398 421042 / 07801 996414
- M Cabs Taxis (Lyme Regis) — 01297 442222
Tip: Some community schemes ask for a small mileage-based contribution (often around 45p per mile). Check availability in your area.
Further Information
While we hope you may find something here that supports you, please note that these resources are not all officially endorsed by the NHS. We endeavour to ensure that all listings are accurate and up to date, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee this at all times.
If you are a local service, organisation or group that would like to be included in this guide, please contact us via secure online form or call the PCN Admin Team on 01308 801810 and tell us about your support offering.
Last updated: August 2025.