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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Dorset is to bus and fly and train which costs £40 - £230 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Dorset is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 44m and costs £100 - £270.

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 16h 36m.

How far is it from Perth to Dorset?

The distance between Perth and Dorset is 587 miles. The road distance is 471.5 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 £180 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 9h 56m 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 £180 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £250 and takes 16h 36m.

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 472 miles. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Perth to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2506+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Perth 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 via London
best
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
£188–360
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
8h 10m
£42–227
Bus
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
16h 36m
£62–243
Drive 468.8 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Dorsetcar 468.8 mi
8h 18m
£114–165
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 44m
£109–265
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 12m
£267–439
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 51m
£171–293
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 56m
£79–194
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 1m
£98–268
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 32m
£100–247
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain
9h 17m
£107–290

Perth to Dorset by bus

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16h 36mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 583.9 mi
Duration: 9h 56m

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 16h 36m.

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