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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Dorset is to fly and train which costs £60 - £240 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Dorset is to fly and train which takes 8h 25m and costs £100 - £390.

How far is it from Inverness to Dorset?

The distance between Inverness and Dorset is 717 miles. The road distance is 582.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 11h 54m and costs £160 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 11h 54m to get from Inverness to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Dorset bus from?

Inverness to Dorset bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Dorset?

The best way to get from Inverness to Dorset is to train which takes 11h 54m and costs £160 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 47m.

Where does the Inverness to Dorset bus arrive?

Inverness to Dorset bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Dorset is 582 miles. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Inverness to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1276+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 47m.

There are 11 ways to get from Inverness to Dorset by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain Inverness - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
11h 54m
£163–235
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
8h 26m
£61–239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus E8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 595
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
17h 47m
Drive 578.8 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Dorsetcar 578.8 mi
10h 14m
£142–205
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Weymouthtrain
8h 25m
£102–389
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
15h 51m
£102–420
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Transport Hubbus
4. Take the train from Gloucester to Weymouthtrain
18h 55m
£91–214
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Weymouthtrain
9h 2m
£73–237
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain
8h 44m
£86–254
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochrytrain
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
11h 50m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
12h 18m
£67–242

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 713.3 mi
Duration: 11h 54m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Dorset via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 11h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Bus Station, and Tesco in around 17h 47m.

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