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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Inverness is to bus which costs £65 - £260 and takes 18h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 7h 14m and costs £100 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via South Station, London Victoria and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 57m.

How far is it from Dorset to Inverness?

The distance between Dorset and Inverness is 635 miles. The road distance is 582.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 12h 18m and costs £220 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Dorset to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Inverness bus from?

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

Train or bus from Dorset to Inverness?

The best way to get from Dorset to Inverness is to train which takes 12h 18m and costs £220 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £260 and takes 18h 57m.

Where does the Dorset to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dorset to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Inverness is 583 miles. It takes approximately 10h 13m to drive from Dorset to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1330+ hotels available in Inverness.

Dorset to Inverness - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Dorset to Inverness by train, plane, 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.

Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
7h 14m
£104–271
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
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
18h 57m
£69–256
Train
1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
12h 18m
£225–393
Drive 579.2 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Invernesscar 579.2 mi
10h 13m
£144–208
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
8h 25m
£97–365
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
8h 29m
£75–233
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
8h 40m
£110–277
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
11h 6m
£161–356
Train via Kings Statue
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
13h 22m
£219–384
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
16h 23m
£294–531
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 Invernesstrain
17h 29m
£175–318

Dorset to Inverness by bus

7Weekly Buses

18h 57mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dorset to Inverness.

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Distance: 631.1 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Inverness via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 12h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Bus Station Stance 3 via South Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 18h 57m.

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