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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Dorset is to bus which costs £60 - £150 and takes 16h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Dorset is to fly and train which takes 7h 15m and costs £100 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Dunfermline and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunfermline to Dorset. However, there are services departing from St Leonard's Church and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Dunfermline and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline Town and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Edinburgh Waverley, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Dorset?

The distance between Dunfermline and Dorset is 548 miles. The road distance is 446.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 8h 54m and costs £190 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Dunfermline to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Dorset bus from?

Dunfermline to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Dorset train from?

Dunfermline to Dorset train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Dunfermline to Dorset?

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Dorset is to train via London which takes 8h 54m and costs £190 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 16h 3m.

Where does the Dunfermline to Dorset bus arrive?

Dunfermline to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Dunfermline to Dorset train arrive?

Dunfermline to Dorset train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Dunfermline to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunfermline to Dorset is 447 miles. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Dunfermline to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2439+ hotels available in Dorset.

Dunfermline to Dorset - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Dunfermline to Dorset 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.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
8h 54m
£198–321
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
16h 3m
£64–141
Drive 444.1 mi
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Dorsetcar 444.1 mi
7h 55m
£111–160
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
7h 15m
£101–240
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
13h 17m
£232–371
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
13h 17m
£181–300
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
8h 27m
£81–200
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Dunfermline Town to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Pooletrain
4. Take the bus from Poole station to Tescobus
5. Take the bus from Tesco to Furzehillbus
7h 34m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Haymarket 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 Pooletrain
8h 12m
£68–248
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Haymarket 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
9h 44m
£80–218
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
9h 35m
£117–230
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain
9h 49m
£138–345

Dunfermline to Dorset by bus

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16h 3mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dunfermline to Dorset.

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Distance: 544.5 mi
Duration: 8h 54m

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

You can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Dorset via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Leonard's Church to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and South Station in around 16h 3m.

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