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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Dorset is to bus via Poole Seldown Coach Station which costs £70 - £120 and takes 20h 31m.

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 31m and costs £75 - £240.

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 4m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.

How far is it from Inverness to Dorset?

The distance between Inverness and Dorset is 717 miles. The road distance is 583 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 52m and costs £260 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 11h 52m 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.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Dorset train from?

Inverness to Dorset train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Dorset?

The best way to get from Inverness to Dorset is to train which takes 11h 52m and costs £260 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £300 and takes 19h 4m.

Where does the Inverness to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Where does the Inverness to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Dorset is 583 miles. It takes approximately 10h 20m to drive from Inverness to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2503+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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There are 12 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 52m
£265–418
Bus via Poole Seldown Coach Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus
20h 31m
£70–120
Bus
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 4m
£92–292
Drive 579.7 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Dorsetcar 579.7 mi
10h 20m
£142–204
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 31m
£77–236
Train via Castle Cary
1. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain
14h 45m
£269–417
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 4m
£318–555
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 Pooletrain
8h 49m
£93–356
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 Pooletrain
8h 58m
£100–276
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 10m
£129–328
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
12h 14m
£112–283
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 Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Castle Carytrain
4. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain
10h 25m
£129–308

Inverness to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 713.2 mi
Duration: 11h 52m

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 52m. 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 4m.

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