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 14h.

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 34m and costs £140 - £310.

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 14h.

How far is it from Dorset to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dorset and Edinburgh is 397 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 40m and costs £170 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m 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, bus or fly from Dorset to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Dorset to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs £140 - £310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £170 - £330 and takes 7h 40m, you could also bus, which costs £60 - £230 and takes 14h.

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 2737+ 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)plane BOH - EDI
2h 34m
£146–307
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 / ...
14h
£60–230
Train
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 40m
£179–321
Drive 427.8 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Edinburghcar 427.8 mi
7h 48m
£105–152
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
4h 55m
£121–257
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
7h 24m
£88–191
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 14m
£186–320
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 35m
£249–382
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 57m
£161–329

Dorset to Edinburgh by bus and train

28Weekly Services

11h 35mAverage Duration

£249Cheapest Price

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Distance: 394.6 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

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), London Waterloo, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 7h 40m.

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