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 6m.

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 - £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 Newhall St, Heathrow Terminal 5, Bus Station and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

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 which takes 8h 14m and costs £85 - £330.

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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, 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 - £320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £330 and takes 8h 14m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 13h 55m.

Where does the Scotland to Dorset bus arrive?

Scotland to Dorset bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Newhall St 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 1276+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

There are 11 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
£170–320
Fly Glasgow Airport to Southampton Airport, train
cheapest
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
Train
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
£87–328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
13h 55m
Drive 428.9 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Dorsetcar 428.9 mi
7h 33m
£106–152
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 57m
£106–232
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 26m
£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 6m
£52–145
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
11h 19m
£82–522
Train #2
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 55m
£90–314
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
3. Take the train from Gloucester to Weymouthtrain
16h 14m
£95–200

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

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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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) 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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