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 £30 - £130 and takes 14h 21m.

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 London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.

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 30m 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 National Express, 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 30m, you could also bus, which costs £30 - £130 and takes 14h 21m.

Where does the Dorset to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Dorset to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria 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 2473+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Dorset to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 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 London Victoria806
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
14h 21m
£33–122
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 30m
£144–319
Drive 427.3 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Edinburgh427.3 mi
7h 44m
£105–151
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
5h 38m
£107–232
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 16m
£67–168
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
7h 22m
£122–349
Train via Kings Statue
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London WaterlooWeymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
8h 42m
£98–264
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 25m
£74–609
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley
11h 52m
£112–262

Dorset to Edinburgh by bus

3Weekly Buses

14h 21mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dorset to Edinburgh.

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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 30m.

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