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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Dorset is to bus which costs £85 - £160 and takes 19h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Dorset is to fly and train which takes 8h 24m and costs £110 - £450.

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 London Victoria, Bus Station and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.

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 51m.

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 51m and costs £230 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 10h 51m 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 51m and costs £230 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £160 and takes 19h 45m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Dorset bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria 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 40m to drive from Aberdeen to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2502+ 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
best
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 51m
£232–449
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
19h 45m
£85–158
Drive 546.1 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Dorsetcar 546.1 mi
9h 40m
£134–193
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 26m
£112–315
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 20m
£342–500
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Haymarketbus
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
16h 20m
£204–344
Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Pooletrain
8h 24m
£113–445
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 48m
£115–316
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 27m
£170–336
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 45m
£126–291
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
10h 23m
£103–311

Aberdeen to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 655.9 mi
Duration: 10h 51m

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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via London Victoria, Seldown Coach Station, Bus Station, and Tesco in around 19h 45m.

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