There are 4 ways to get from Dorset to Wales by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Weymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain Weymouth - Cardiff Central
5h 2m£55–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus Cr5
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
7h 36m£12–31Drive 101.4 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Cardiffcar 101.4 mi
2h 31m£25–36Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 8m£54–107
Dorset to Wales by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Wales is to bus which costs £11 - £35 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Wales is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Wales. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Cardiff North Road via South Station, Bus Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Wales. However, there are services departing from Weymouth and arriving at Cardiff Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Dorset and Wales is 139 miles. The road distance is 102 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Wales without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Dorset to Wales, including transfers.
Dorset to Wales bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from South Station.
Dorset to Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Weymouth station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Wales is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £35 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Wales?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Weymouth to Cardiff Central once a week. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Cardiff North Road via South Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Weymouth to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 01935 475 872
- [email protected]
- Website
- South West Coaches
Bus from South Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- South West Coaches
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Dorset to Wales bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Bus Station.
Dorset to Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Wales is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Dorset to Wales.
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