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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dorset is to bus and line 376 bus which costs £12 - £22 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dorset?

The distance between Cardiff and Dorset is 172 miles. The road distance is 102.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dorset without a car is to train via Southampton which takes 4h 34m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Cardiff to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dorset bus from?

Cardiff to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dorset train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Dorset?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dorset is to train via Southampton which takes 4h 34m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £27 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Dorset train arrive?

Cardiff to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Dorset is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Cardiff to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1570+ hotels available in Dorset.

Cardiff to Dorset - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 376 bus

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

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Train via Southampton
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Moreton (Dorset)train Southampton Central - Weymouth / ...
4h 34m
£81–145
Bus, line 376 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus Cr5
7h 36m
£13–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G18
3. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
6h 57m
£14–26
Drive 102 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dorsetcar 102 mi
2h 32m
£26–37
Train
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 / ...
5h 36m
£55–99
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 1m
£48–99

Cardiff to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 170.8 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dorset via Southampton Central and Moreton (Dorset) in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 6h 57m.

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