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How to get fromBridgend to Dorsetby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Southampton

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Moreton (Dorset)train train Southampton Central - Weymouth / ...
    5h 52m
    £84–163

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G18
    3. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus bus G30
    7h 45m
    £19–35

  3. Drive  117.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bridgend to Dorsetcar car 117.4 mi
    2h 45m
    £30–43

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
    6h 47m
    £54–114

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain train Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
    6h 54m
    £61–114

  6. Bus, train, line 126 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Maretrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Approach to Bus Stationbus bus 126
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus Cr5
    10h 42m
    £35–62

Bridgend to Dorset by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 7h 45m.

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