There are 3 ways to get from Dorset to Cardiff by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Weymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain Weymouth - Cardiff Central
5h 2m£50–95Drive 101.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dorset to Cardiffcar 101.4 mi
2h 31m£26–37Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Upwey to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 31m£49–97
Dorset to Cardiff by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Cardiff is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Cardiff. 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 Cardiff is 139 miles. The road distance is 102 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Dorset to Cardiff, including transfers.
Dorset to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Weymouth station.
Dorset to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Cardiff is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Dorset to Cardiff.
There are 1767+ hotels available in Cardiff.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Cardiff, Wales?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Weymouth to Cardiff Central once a week. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 3h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Weymouth to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Upwey to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
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