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 £40 - £150 and takes 14h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs £170 - £320.

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 Tesco, Seldown Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

How far is it from Dorset to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dorset and Edinburgh is 397 miles. The road distance is 429.8 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 31m and costs £140 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m 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 FlixBus, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Train, bus or fly from Dorset to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Dorset to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs £170 - £320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £140 - £320 and takes 7h 31m, you could also bus, which costs £40 - £150 and takes 14h 55m.

Where does the Dorset to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Dorset to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Edinburgh is 430 miles. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Dorset to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2486+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Dorset to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Dorset to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, or car

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

Fly from Bournemouth Airport
best
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BOH - EDI
2h 33m
£176–317
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk061
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn10
14h 55m
£41–142
Train
1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Clapham JunctionWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
7h 31m
£144–319
Drive 427.3 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Edinburgh427.3 mi
7h 44m
£104–151
Bus, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Furzehill to Tesco
2. Take the bus from Tesco to Bus Station
3. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
4. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
5h 52m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
7h 17m
£67–168
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Stafford
3. Take the train from Stafford to Edinburgh Waverley
11h 25m
£152–414
Train #2
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple MeadsWeymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
11h 29m
£74–609
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley
12h 51m
£110–207

Dorset to Edinburgh by bus

72Weekly Buses

14h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 394.6 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

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

Ryanair UK flies from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dorset to Edinburgh Waverley via Moreton (Dorset), Clapham Junction, London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 7h 31m.

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