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 £70 - £170 and takes 8h 29m.

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 £140 - £380.

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 16h 30m.

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 15m and costs £140 - £380.

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 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 32m and costs £140 - £380. Alternatively, you can train via London, which costs £140 - £380 and takes 8h 15m, you could also bus, which costs £60 - £250 and takes 16h 30m.

Where does the Scotland to Dorset bus arrive?

Scotland to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 2390+ hotels available in Dorset.

Scotland to Dorset - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 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
£144–380
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
16h 30m
£61–250
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 15m
£143–373
Drive 428.9 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Dorsetcar 428.9 mi
7h 33m
£106–153
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 14m
£126–278
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
4h 53m
£81–228
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 8m
£70–163
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 29m
£70–168
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
£282–414

Scotland to Dorset by bus

2Weekly Buses

16h 30mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Dorset.

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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) 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 15m.

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