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 £60 - £100 and takes 14h 28m.

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 15m and costs £95 - £240.

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 28m.

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 Moreton (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dorset?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dorset is 531 miles. The road distance is 429.5 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 7h 54m and costs £190 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m 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.

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 7h 54m and costs £190 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 14h 28m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dorset bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria 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 430 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Edinburgh to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2446+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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There are 12 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dorset by train, bus, car, or 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 Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
7h 54m
£195–304
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 28m
£63–95
Drive 427 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dorsetcar 427 mi
7h 50m
£106–153
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 Pooletrain
7h 15m
£96–232
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 42m
£229–354
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 14m
£138–287
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 27m
£76–192
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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
£88–284
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 8m
£75–208
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bournemouth Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
2. Take the bus from Poole station to Tescobus
3. Take the bus from Tesco to Furzehillbus
7h 34m
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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
9h 35m
£112–222
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain
9h 49m
£134–338

Edinburgh to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 528 mi
Duration: 7h 54m

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 7h 54m. 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 28m.

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