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 - £120 and takes 14h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dorset is to fly and train which takes 7h 17m and costs £110 - £270.

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 London Victoria, Bus Station and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dorset?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dorset is 531 miles. The road distance is 429.2 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 8h 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 or bus from Edinburgh to Dorset?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dorset is to train via London which takes 8h and costs £170 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dorset bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria 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 1595+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dorset 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 via London
best
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
£178–312
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
14h 30m
£58–116
Drive 426.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dorsetcar 426.7 mi
7h 49m
£104–150
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 Weymouthtrain
7h 17m
£112–264
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 41m
£257–386
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 25m
£147–324
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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
£82–194
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Weymouthtrain
8h 27m
£114–330
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
9h 9m
£93–235
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bournemouth Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Blue Vinnybus
7h 43m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain
8h 50m
£110–290

Edinburgh to Dorset by bus

88Weekly Buses

14h 30mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Dorset.

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Distance: 528.1 mi
Duration: 8h

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via London Victoria, Seldown Coach Station, Bus Station, and Tesco in around 14h 30m.

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