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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Dorset is to fly and train which costs £50 - £150 and takes 8h 5m.

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 32m and costs £170 - £340.

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 Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.

How far is it from Scotland to Dorset?

The distance between Scotland and Dorset is 397 miles. The road distance is 431.4 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 14m and costs £75 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m 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 National Express, 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 32m and costs £170 - £340. Alternatively, you can train via London, which costs £75 - £340 and takes 8h 14m, you could also bus, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 13h 22m.

Where does the Scotland to Dorset bus arrive?

Scotland to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Dorset is 431 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Scotland to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2186+ 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 32m
£174–340
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Weymouthtrain
13h 35m
£49–175
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 14m
£79–338
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 595
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
13h 22m
£71–127
Drive 428.9 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Dorsetcar 428.9 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 Weymouthtrain
6h 58m
£100–232
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 Weymouthtrain
6h 37m
£51–197
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 25m
£58–160
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 5m
£52–145
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
£84–313

Scotland to Dorset by train, foot, and bus

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12h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 394.5 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Scotland and Dorset, England?

Ryanair UK flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH) 3 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 14m.

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