Rome2Rio

How to get fromDorset to Fifeby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Fife

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain train
    9h 54m
    £198–311

  2. Train to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain train
    2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BOH - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain train
    7h 24m
    £60–208

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G30
    2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus G3
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Trading Estatebus bus X59
    18h 4m
    £85–155

  4. Drive  470.1 mi

    1. Drive from Dorset to Fifecar car 470.1 mi
    8h 32m
    £118–170

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain train
    6h 39m
    £116–259

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain train
    12h 19m
    £247–389

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Trading Estatebus bus X59
    14h 53m
    £146–298

  8. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain train
    7h 35m
    £83–271

  9. Train, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain train
    8h 22m
    £105–302

  10. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Upwey to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain train
    9h 19m
    £93–215

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Dorset to Fife.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 577.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Cupar via South Station, Dorchester South, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Trading Estate via South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 18h 4m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There