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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dorset is to bus which costs £55 - £230 and takes 15h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dorset is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs £140 - £380.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dorset?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dorset is 397 miles. The road distance is 429.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 8h and costs £170 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Edinburgh to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dorset bus from?

Edinburgh to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Dorset?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dorset is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs £140 - £380. Alternatively, you can train via London, which costs £170 - £320 and takes 8h, you could also bus, which costs £55 - £230 and takes 15h 5m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dorset is 429 miles. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Edinburgh to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2390+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dorset 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 to Bournemouth Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
3h 32m
£144–380
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
15h 5m
£57–229
Train via London
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
8h
£177–312
Drive 426.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dorsetcar 426.6 mi
7h 49m
£105–152
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Moreton (Dorset)train
5h 14m
£126–278
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
8h 29m
£70–168
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
7h 48m
£140–242
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus
8h 12m
£92–274
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
11h 35m
£258–381
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Weymouthtrain
12h 18m
£141–317

Edinburgh to Dorset by bus

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15h 5mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Dorset.

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Distance: 394.5 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

Ryanair UK flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dorset via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 8h.

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