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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Dorset is to bus and line 376 bus which costs £12 - £22 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Wales 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 35m.

How far is it from Wales to Dorset?

The distance between Wales and Dorset is 172 miles. The road distance is 102.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Dorset without a car is to train via Southampton which takes 4h 35m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Wales to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Dorset bus from?

Wales to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Dorset train from?

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

Train or bus from Wales to Dorset?

The best way to get from Wales to Dorset is to train via Southampton which takes 4h 35m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus and line 376 bus, which costs £12 - £22 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Wales to Dorset bus arrive?

Wales to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Wales to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wales to Dorset?

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

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2502+ hotels available in Dorset.

Wales to Dorset - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 376 bus, and 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 35m
£86–166
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 46m
£13–22
Drive 102.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dorsetcar 102.2 mi
2h 32m
£25–36
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 56m
£56–106
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 / ...
5h 57m
£50–107

Wales to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 170.8 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Wales and Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dorset via Southampton Central and Moreton (Dorset) in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and South Station in around 7h 46m.

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