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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Dorset is to fly and bus which costs £50 - £260 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Dorset is to fly and bus which takes 7h 59m and costs £85 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Buchanan Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Edinburgh Waverley, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Dorset?

The distance between Aberdeen and Dorset is 660 miles. The road distance is 549.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 10h 43m and costs £220 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from Aberdeen to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Dorset bus from?

Aberdeen to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Dorset train from?

Aberdeen to Dorset train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Dorset?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Dorset is to train via London which takes 10h 43m and costs £220 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £160 and takes 17h 30m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Dorset bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Dorset train arrive?

Aberdeen to Dorset train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Dorset is 549 miles. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Aberdeen to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2446+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Aberdeen to Dorset by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
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1. Take the train from Aberdeen 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
10h 43m
£220–382
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Luton Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ABZ - LTN
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus
9h 1m
£52–252
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
3. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
17h 30m
£88–152
Drive 546.1 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Dorsetcar 546.1 mi
9h 41m
£134–194
Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus
7h 59m
£88–322
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
14h 8m
£282–428
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
4. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain
16h 49m
£180–283
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
8h 15m
£114–309
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
10h 25m
£122–274
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
9h 33m
£150–345
Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ABZ - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Pooletrain
8h 59m
£98–273

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 656 mi
Duration: 10h 43m

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

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Dorset via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 10h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Buchanan Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 17h 30m.

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