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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Dorset is to bus which costs £55 - £150 and takes 18h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Dorset is to train and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs £180 - £410.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 6m.

How far is it from Stirling to Dorset?

The distance between Stirling and Dorset is 424 miles. The road distance is 447.5 miles.

How do I travel from Stirling to Dorset without a car?

The best way to get from Stirling to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 9h 15m and costs £100 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Stirling to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Dorset bus from?

Stirling to Dorset bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Dorset?

The best way to get from Stirling to Dorset is to train via London which takes 9h 15m and costs £100 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 18h 6m.

Where does the Stirling to Dorset bus arrive?

Stirling to Dorset bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Stirling to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Dorset is 447 miles. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Stirling to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2216+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Stirling to Dorset by train, plane, 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.

Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
3h 56m
£182–402
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
18h 6m
£55–141
Train via London
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train
9h 15m
£106–286
Drive 444.9 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Dorsetcar 444.9 mi
7h 46m
£107–155
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
7h 22m
£113–234
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
7h 25m
£57–193
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
8h 48m
£68–162
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
8h 51m
£55–146
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Weymouthtrain
9h 2m
£117–302
Train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
13h 28m
£78–415
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
13h 40m
£105–421

Stirling to Dorset by train, foot, and bus

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13h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 421.6 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Stirling to Dorset via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and South Station in around 18h 6m.

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