There are 5 ways to get from Bridgend to Dorset by train, bus, or car
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Train via Southampton
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Moreton (Dorset)train Southampton Central - Weymouth / ...
5h 49m£84–163Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G23
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
6h 45m£20–33Drive 117.4 mi
- Drive from Bridgend to Dorsetcar 117.4 mi
2h 45m£30–43Train
- Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
6h 29m£58–110Train #2
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
6h 56m£62–114
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Dorset is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £29 - £45.
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 Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Cardiff Central and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Bridgend and Dorset is 192 miles. The road distance is 118 miles.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Dorset without a car is to train via Southampton which takes 5h 49m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Bridgend to Dorset, including transfers.
Bridgend to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sarn Odeon station.
Bridgend to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Dorset is to train via Southampton which takes 5h 49m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Bridgend to Dorset via Cardiff Central, Southampton Central, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bridgend to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.
Bridgend to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bridgend to Dorset is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Bridgend to Dorset.
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