Arriving in Dorchester West
Starting from a minimum of 3h 29m, you can reach Dorchester West from Cardiff Central, with an average of 26 trains per day.
Book the cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Dorchester West
Finding cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Dorchester West doesn't have to be a challenging task. With the right knowledge and by utilising available discounts and travel options, saving money with Trip.com can become effortless. Here are a few valuable tips to help you save money on your train travel.
Travelling during off-peak hours
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets and can be used on services that are less busy, typically outside the morning and evening rush hours. If your schedule allows flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cardiff Central to Dorchester West can result in significant cost savings. In most cities and large towns, off-peak time usually starts at 09:30 from Monday to Friday. In other areas, off-peak time typically begins at 09:00.
Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%
Splitting your tickets involves buying separate tickets for different parts of your journey instead of one ticket for the entire trip. This method can often be cheaper and is perfectly legal. For instance, if you're travelling from A to B, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
Various Railcards are available for different groups and can save you up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff Central to Dorchester West. You can choose the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard based on your age. Additionally, the Family & Friends Railcard or Two Together Railcard are good options for group travel.
