There are 13 ways to get from Dorset to Fife by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain
9h 15m£208–338Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus G3
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus M92 / ...
17h 34m£86–148Drive 471 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Fifecar 471 mi
8h 29m£117–169Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
7h 14m£120–277Train via Kings Statue
- Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain
10h 18m£202–330Train #2
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain
13h 5m£244–385Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain
13h 25m£160–315Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
8h 35m£94–214Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
8h 32m£132–369Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
9h 37m£92–232Bus, train to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the bus from Furzehill to Tescobus
- Take the bus from Tesco to Poole stationbus
- Take the train from Poole to Bournemouthtrain
- Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
7h 37mTrain to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain
10h 16m£115–273Train, train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
9h 48m£150–373
Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Fife is to bus which costs £85 - £150 and takes 17h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Fife is to train and fly which takes 7h 14m and costs £120 - £280.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Fife. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Provost Wynd via South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Fife. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Cupar via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Dorset and Fife is 575 miles. The road distance is 473.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Fife without a car is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs £200 - £340.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Dorset to Fife, including transfers.
Dorset to Fife bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.
Dorset to Fife train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Fife is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs £200 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £150 and takes 17h 34m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Fife, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Cupar via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Provost Wynd via South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Park and Ride in around 17h 34m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–180
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from Exeter to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £120–420
Flights from Exeter to Edinburgh Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £95–350
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–55
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Dorset to Fife bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.
Dorset to Fife train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Fife is 474 miles. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Dorset to Fife.
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