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 £70 - £240 and takes 8h 57m.

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 29m and costs £110 - £290.

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 Inverness Union Street and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 56m.

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 56m and costs £230 - £400.

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 Ember, depart from Inverness 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 56m and costs £230 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £280 and takes 20h 56m.

Where does the Inverness to Dorset bus arrive?

Inverness to Dorset bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn 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 2400+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

There are 10 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
£231–393
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus
8h 49m
£71–314
Bus
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
20h 56m
£74–278
Drive 578.8 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Dorsetcar 578.8 mi
10h 14m
£144–208
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 Moreton (Dorset)train
7h 29m
£116–287
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 58m
£291–530
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stechfordtrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Weymouthtrain
17h 24m
£173–301
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 Moreton (Dorset)train
7h 34m
£104–272
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport 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 57m
£71–237
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
11h 37m
£159–358

Inverness to Dorset by bus

2Weekly Buses

20h 56mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Dorset.

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Distance: 713.2 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 Inverness Union Street to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and South Station in around 20h 56m.

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