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 £80 - £130 and takes 14h 25m.

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 6h 9m and costs £100 - £250.

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 Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dorchester South via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dorset?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dorset is 536 miles. The road distance is 428.4 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 59m and costs £170 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m 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 National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dorset train from?

Edinburgh to Dorset train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley 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 59m and costs £170 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £130 and takes 14h 25m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dorset bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dorset train arrive?

Edinburgh to Dorset train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dorset is 428 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Edinburgh to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2448+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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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 Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
8h 59m
£178–292
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bournemouth Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
7h 18m
£46–184
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
14h 25m
£83–130
Drive 425.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dorsetcar 425.9 mi
7h 53m
£108–155
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 Dorchester Southtrain
6h 9m
£106–250
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
11h 1m
£148–290
Train #2
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 40m
£227–347
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
7h 4m
£68–244
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 Upweytrain
8h 30m
£78–182
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 London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain
8h 5m
£128–396

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 533.3 mi
Duration: 8h 59m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station in around 14h 25m.

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