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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Dorset is to bus which costs £60 - £130 and takes 14h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Dorset is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs £140 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

How far is it from Scotland to Dorset?

The distance between Scotland and Dorset is 397 miles. The road distance is 431.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 8h 18m and costs £160 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Scotland to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Dorset bus from?

Scotland to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Scotland to Dorset?

The best way to get from Scotland to Dorset is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs £140 - £320. Alternatively, you can train via London, which costs £160 - £380 and takes 8h 18m, you could also bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 14h 50m.

Where does the Scotland to Dorset bus arrive?

Scotland to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Dorset is 432 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Scotland to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2456+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to Dorset by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bournemouth Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
3h 31m
£140–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
14h 50m
£61–121
Train via London
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
8h 18m
£169–377
Drive 429 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Dorsetcar 429 mi
7h 33m
£105–152
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Moreton (Dorset)train
5h 37m
£120–258
Fly Glasgow Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Moreton (Dorset)train
5h 1m
£80–223
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
8h 17m
£75–211
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
8h 33m
£86–196
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
12h 54m
£278–415
Train via Stoke-on-Trent
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central 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
13h 11m
£167–290

Scotland to Dorset by bus

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14h 50mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Dorset.

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Distance: 394.5 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Scotland and Dorset, England?

Ryanair UK flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Central to Dorset via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 8h 18m.

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