The average bus between Edinburgh and Dorset takes 16h 48m and the fastest bus takes 14h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 twice daily between Edinburgh and Dorset. The earliest departure is at 9:25 PM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Dorset at 2:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 16h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Dorset station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.
Edinburgh to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Seldown Coach Station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Dorset is 581.3 km. The road distance is 826 km.
You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Bus Station, and Tesco in around 14h 31m.