What is the cheapest way to get from Dorset to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £60 - £230 and takes 13h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dorset to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs £110 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via South Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.

How far is it from Dorset to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dorset and Edinburgh is 534 miles. The road distance is 430.3 miles.

How do I travel from Dorset to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Dorset to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs £170 - £330.

How long does it take to get from Dorset to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Dorset to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Edinburgh bus from?

Dorset to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Dorset to Edinburgh is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs £170 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £230 and takes 13h 57m.

Where does the Dorset to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Dorset to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from Dorset to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Edinburgh is 430 miles. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Dorset to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1677+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Dorset to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Dorset to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
7h 39m
£179–324
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
13h 57m
£60–229
Drive 427.8 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Edinburghcar 427.8 mi
7h 48m
£104–150
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
6h 1m
£112–261
Train via Woking
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
9h 26m
£170–312
Train #2
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
11h 36m
£259–382
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 59m
£146–319
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
7h 26m
£86–191
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
7h 17m
£117–326
Bus, train to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Blue Vinny to Kings Statuebus
2. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
3. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
6h 30m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 16m
£96–236
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 49m
£101–255

Dorset to Edinburgh by bus

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13h 57mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dorset to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 530.8 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Edinburgh Waverley via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Edinburgh, Bus Station via South Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 13h 57m.

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