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 - £150 and takes 16h 10m.

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 4m and costs £60 - £210.

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 £100 - £290.

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 Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street 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 £100 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 16h 10m.

Where does the Perth to Dorset bus arrive?

Perth to Dorset bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan 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 2215+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Canal 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 16h 10m.

There are 10 ways to get from Perth to Dorset by bus, plane, train, or car

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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
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
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 31m
£56–159
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
£105–286
Bus
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 595
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
16h 10m
£68–146
Drive 468.7 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Dorsetcar 468.7 mi
8h 18m
£112–162
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 25m
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 4m
£64–206
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
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 7m
£82–415
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Gloucesterbus
4. Take the train from Gloucester to Weymouthtrain
17h 13m
£92–191

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH) flights

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Distance: 427.6 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 Canal Street to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and South Station in around 16h 10m.

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