What is the cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Dorset?

The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Dorset is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 8h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bridgend to Dorset?

The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Bridgend and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Bridgend to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Sarn Odeon and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Bridgend and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Reading and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Bridgend to Dorset?

The distance between Bridgend and Dorset is 233 miles. The road distance is 118 miles.

How do I travel from Bridgend to Dorset without a car?

The best way to get from Bridgend to Dorset without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h 23m and costs £120 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Bridgend to Dorset?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Bridgend to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bridgend to Dorset bus from?

Bridgend to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sarn Odeon station.

Where do I catch the Bridgend to Dorset train from?

Bridgend to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgend station.

Train or bus from Bridgend to Dorset?

The best way to get from Bridgend to Dorset is to train via Reading which takes 5h 23m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Bridgend to Dorset bus arrive?

Bridgend to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bridgend to Dorset train arrive?

Bridgend to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bridgend to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Bridgend to Dorset is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Bridgend to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1597+ hotels available in Dorset.

Bridgend to Dorset - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bridgend to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 23m
£121–204
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus Cr5
8h 14m
£20–44
Drive 117.4 mi
1. Drive from Bridgend to Dorsetcar 117.4 mi
2h 45m
£29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Milford Haven - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
6h 30m
£58–114
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
6h 45m
£58–126
Train #3
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
7h 4m
£63–121

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Distance: 231.7 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Bridgend to Dorset via Reading, Bournemouth, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and South Station in around 8h 14m.

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