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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Dorset is to bus which costs £80 - £270 and takes 19h 25m.

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 7h 28m and costs £110 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.

How far is it from Inverness to Dorset?

The distance between Inverness and Dorset is 717 miles. The road distance is 582.7 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 56m and costs £220 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 11h 56m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Train or bus from Inverness to Dorset?

The best way to get from Inverness to Dorset is to train which takes 11h 56m and costs £220 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £270 and takes 19h 25m.

Where does the Inverness to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Dorset is 583 miles. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Inverness to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2446+ hotels available in Dorset.

Inverness to Dorset - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Inverness 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
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 56m
£229–388
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
19h 25m
£82–267
Drive 579.3 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Dorsetcar 579.3 mi
10h 19m
£142–205
Fly 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 Moreton (Dorset)train
7h 28m
£119–294
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
16h 1m
£303–530
Train via Stoke-on-Trent
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
17h 34m
£215–377
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
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 59m
£85–245
Fly 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
9h 6m
£96–351
Fly 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 36m
£103–275

Inverness to Dorset by train, foot, and bus

28Weekly Services

16h 1mAverage Duration

£303Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Dorset.

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Distance: 713.3 mi
Duration: 11h 56m

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 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and South Station in around 19h 25m.

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