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 - £110 and takes 13h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Dorset is to fly and train which takes 6h 27m and costs £60 - £240.

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 Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Scotland to Dorset?

The distance between Scotland and Dorset is 539 miles. The road distance is 431.8 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 12m and costs £150 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m 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.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Dorset train from?

Scotland to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Dorset?

The best way to get from Scotland to Dorset is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs £150 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 13h 3m.

Where does the Scotland to Dorset bus arrive?

Scotland to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Scotland to Dorset train arrive?

Scotland to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Dorset is 432 miles. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Scotland to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2439+ hotels available in Dorset.

Scotland to Dorset - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Scotland to Dorset by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
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 12m
£152–333
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
13h 3m
£61–103
Drive 429.3 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Dorsetcar 429.3 mi
7h 34m
£107–155
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
7h 4m
£106–258
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Weymouthtrain
11h 26m
£191–316
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 53m
£249–383
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Gloucesterbus
3. Take the train from Gloucester to Weymouthtrain
14h 45m
£90–154
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 27m
£65–234
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
7h 54m
£70–182
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 11m
£78–196
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
8h 23m
£79–214
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bournemouth Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Pooletrain
3. Take the bus from Poole station to Tescobus
4. Take the bus from Tesco to Furzehillbus
7h 35m

Scotland to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 535.4 mi
Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Scotland and Dorset, England?

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station in around 13h 3m.

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