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 £60 - £130 and takes 14h 30m.

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 London Victoria and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

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 56m.

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 via London which takes 7h 56m and costs £200 - £340.

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 FlixBus, 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 via London, which costs £200 - £340 and takes 7h 56m, you could also bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dorset bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria 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 2463+ hotels available in Dorset.

Edinburgh to Dorset - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dorset by plane, train, bus, or 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
£80–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to South Stationbus 035
14h 30m
£64–127
Train via London
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 56m
£201–331
Drive 427 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dorsetcar 427 mi
7h 50m
£105–152
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 Moreton (Dorset)train
5h 32m
£116–268
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 32m
£78–200
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 12m
£92–310
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 / ...
11h 41m
£265–393
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Weymouthtrain
12h 18m
£174–323

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 56m.

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