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Dorchester South to Cardiff Queen Street train prices and times

Planning a journey from Dorchester South to Cardiff Queen Street? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as NZD 65.89, with average prices for this route around NZD 65.89. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Operator	Find Tickets
21:31 10h 29m, No direct Dorchester South	08:00 +1 Cardiff Queen Street		Find Tickets
22:20 11h 36m, No direct Dorchester South	09:56 +1 Paris		Find Tickets

Dorchester South to Cardiff Queen Street train route details

First train

06:32

Last train

22:20

Departure station

Dorchester South

Arrival station

Cardiff Queen Street

Journey time

3h 24m

Distance

101 km

Price

NZD 65.89*

Train Operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, South Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Dorchester South to Cardiff Queen Street

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Dorchester South to Cardiff Queen Street 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.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Dorchester South to Cardiff Queen Street 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 for greater savings

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 Queen Street, 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%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Dorchester South to Cardiff Queen Street ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels 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 Queen Street train ticket types

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

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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Dorchester South to Cardiff Queen Street train prices and times

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