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Cardiff to Dorchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Dorchester takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Dorchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 29m
Duration
118 mi
Distance
£62
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
  2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Dorchester Westtrain train Swindon - Weymouth / ...
3h 47m
£53–100

Cardiff to Dorchester train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 117.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dorchester, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dorchester West via Westbury (Wilts) in around 3h 47m.

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