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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dorset is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £60 - £90 and takes 16h 5m.

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 36m 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 25m.

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 £190 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m 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 36m and costs £80 - £230. Alternatively, you can train via London, which costs £190 - £300 and takes 7h 56m, you could also bus, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 14h 25m.

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 2454+ 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 36m
£82–224
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
16h 5m
£61–89
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
£192–300
Bus
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 25m
£79–129
Drive 427 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dorsetcar 427 mi
7h 50m
£106–152
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 Weymouthtrain
7h 22m
£110–248
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 26m
£78–192
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 17m
£90–274
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 42m
£227–347

Edinburgh to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 394.5 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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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