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 £65 - £120 and takes 13h 15m.

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 5h 54m and costs £60 - £220.

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 15m.

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 Dorchester South via Warrington Bank Quay, Wolverhampton and Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.

How far is it from Scotland to Dorset?

The distance between Scotland and Dorset is 430 miles. The road distance is 430.7 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 Warrington which takes 11h 38m and costs £170 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m 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 via Warrington which takes 11h 38m and costs £170 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 13h 15m.

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 Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Dorset is 431 miles. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Scotland to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2448+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
6h 6m
£102–240
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bournemouth Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
7h 12m
£46–184
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Winchestertrain
4. Take the train from Winchester to Dorchester Southtrain
11h 38m
£179–299
Bus
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 15m
£67–113
Drive 428.2 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Dorsetcar 428.2 mi
7h 37m
£108–155
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 Dorchester Southtrain
5h 54m
£61–215
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 Upweytrain
8h 28m
£78–192
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 Upweytrain
8h 11m
£69–172
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
12h 2m
£188–337
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn13 / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
13h 38m
£98–186

Scotland to Dorset by train and bus

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Distance: 427.7 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Scotland and Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Warrington Bank Quay, Wolverhampton, Winchester, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 11h 38m. 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 15m.

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