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There are 8 ways to get from Dorset to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport

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    1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BOH - EDI
    2h 36m
    £150–377

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn10
    16h 23m
    £56–227

  3. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    8h 22m
    £189–324

  4. Drive 427.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dorset to Edinburghcar car 427.3 mi
    7h 48m
    £104–150

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    6h 1m
    £112–260

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    7h 28m
    £74–163

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    11h 39m
    £258–390

  8. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    11h 59m
    £145–317

Dorset to Edinburgh by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration16h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dorset, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Ryanair UK flies from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dorset to Edinburgh Waverley via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 8h 22m.

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