The average bus between Cardiff and Dorset takes 12h 20m and the fastest bus takes 7h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Dorset. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Cardiff and Dorset. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Dorset at 11:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 12h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Dorset? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Dorset station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
Cardiff to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Station.
The distance between Cardiff and Dorset is 100.4 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and South Station in around 7h 35m.