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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Dorset is to bus which costs £65 - £100 and takes 17h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Dorset is to train and fly which takes 8h 6m and costs £80 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 22m.

How far is it from Perth to Dorset?

The distance between Perth and Dorset is 430 miles. The road distance is 471.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 9h 56m and costs £230 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Perth to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Dorset bus from?

Perth to Dorset bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Perth to Dorset?

The best way to get from Perth to Dorset is to train via London which takes 9h 56m and costs £230 - £460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £100 and takes 17h 22m.

Where does the Perth to Dorset bus arrive?

Perth to Dorset bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Perth to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Dorset is 471 miles. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Perth to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2256+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
3h 59m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
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
17h 22m
£66–97
Train via London
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train
9h 56m
£237–456
Drive 468.7 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Dorsetcar 468.7 mi
8h 18m
£117–169
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
7h 24m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
8h 6m
£82–260
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
8h 52m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus
8h 54m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth 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 34m
£85–205
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
14h 8m
£231–715
Train via Stoke-on-Trent
1. Take the train from Perth 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
14h 52m
£172–343

Perth to Dorset by bus

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17h 22mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 427.7 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Dorset via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 9h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and South Station in around 17h 22m.

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