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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dorset is to bus which costs £65 - £120 and takes 14h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dorset is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs £80 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dorset?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dorset is 397 miles. The road distance is 429.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs £190 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Edinburgh to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dorset bus from?

Edinburgh to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dorset train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Dorset?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dorset is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs £80 - £230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £190 - £310 and takes 7h 57m, you could also bus, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 14h 17m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dorset bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dorset is 430 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Edinburgh to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2447+ hotels available in Dorset.

Edinburgh to Dorset - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly to Bournemouth Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
3h 31m
£82–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
14h 17m
£67–114
Train
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
7h 57m
£194–302
Drive 427 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dorsetcar 427 mi
7h 50m
£107–154
Fly 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 Weymouthtrain
7h 7m
£106–258
Fly 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 15m
£78–196
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus
8h 4m
£86–278
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Staffordtrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
11h 19m
£181–289
Train #2
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 / ...
11h 41m
£227–351
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Weymouthtrain
13h 7m
£158–278

Edinburgh to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 394.5 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

Ryanair UK flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dorset via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 7h 57m.

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