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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Scotland is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 14h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Scotland is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs £70 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Tesco, Seldown Coach Station, London Heathrow Airport T5 - and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.

How far is it from Dorset to Scotland?

The distance between Dorset and Scotland is 539 miles. The road distance is 432.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs £160 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Dorset to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Scotland bus from?

Dorset to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Scotland?

The best way to get from Dorset to Scotland is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs £160 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 14h 27m.

Where does the Dorset to Scotland bus arrive?

Dorset to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Scotland is 432 miles. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Dorset to Scotland.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1478+ hotels available in Scotland.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Dorset to Scotland 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 London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
8h 11m
£166–384
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
14h 27m
£50–115
Drive 429.6 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Glasgowcar 429.6 mi
7h 32m
£105–152
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
£113–251
Train via Kings Statue
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
9h 17m
£161–376
Train #2
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
12h 44m
£279–422
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Gloucestertrain
2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
16h 6m
£121–271
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
5h 19m
£71–226
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
7h 7m
£78–206
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 24m
£88–191
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 29m
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 27m
£87–240

Dorset to Scotland by bus

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14h 27mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Dorset to Scotland.

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Distance: 535.5 mi
Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Dorset, England and Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Glasgow Central via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Buchanan Bus Station via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport T5 -, and Newhall St in around 14h 27m.

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