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Dorchester South to Cardiff Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Dorchester South to Cardiff? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as NZD 31.05, with average prices for this route around NZD 65.67. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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DepartureArrivalOperator
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06:32
4h 20m, Changes required
Dorchester South
10:52
Cardiff Central
South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
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06:41
3h 28m, Changes required
Dorchester South
10:09
Cardiff Central
Great Western Railway
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07:02
4h 44m, Changes required
Dorchester South
11:46
Cardiff Central
South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
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07:36
3h 16m, Changes required
Dorchester South
10:52
Cardiff Central
Great Western Railway
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08:33
4h 16m, Changes required
Dorchester South
12:49
Cardiff Central
South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
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09:33
4h 11m, Changes required
Dorchester South
13:44
Paris
South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
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Dorchester South to Cardiff Train Route Details

First train
First train
06:32
Last train
Last train
23:21
Departure station
Departure station
Dorchester South
Arrival station
Arrival station
Cardiff
Journey time
Journey time
3h 13m
Distance
Distance
99 km
Price
Price
NZD 31.05*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Dorchester South to Cardiff

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Dorchester South to Cardiff during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Dorchester South to Cardiff for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Dorchester South to Cardiff, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Dorchester South to Cardiff ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Dorchester South to Cardiff train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.