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

The cheapest way to get from Fife to Dorset is to bus which costs £80 - £150 and takes 17h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fife to Dorset is to train and fly which takes 6h 42m and costs £110 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Fife and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Fife to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Trading Estate and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Fife and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Fife to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Cupar and arriving at Dorchester South via Edinburgh Waverley, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

How far is it from Fife to Dorset?

The distance between Fife and Dorset is 580 miles. The road distance is 472.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fife to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 10h 31m and costs £190 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Fife to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fife to Dorset bus from?

Fife to Dorset bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Trading Estate station.

Where do I catch the Fife to Dorset train from?

Fife to Dorset train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.

Train or bus from Fife to Dorset?

The best way to get from Fife to Dorset is to train via London which takes 10h 31m and costs £190 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £150 and takes 17h 15m.

Where does the Fife to Dorset bus arrive?

Fife to Dorset bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Fife to Dorset train arrive?

Fife to Dorset train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Fife to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Fife to Dorset is 472 miles. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Fife to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Fife 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 Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain
10h 31m
£194–320
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
7h 49m
£61–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trading Estate to Bus Stationbus X59
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
3. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
17h 15m
£81–144
Drive 469.6 mi
1. Drive from Fife to Dorsetcar 469.6 mi
8h 31m
£118–171
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
6h 42m
£117–264
Train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
13h 50m
£234–377
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trading Estate to Bus Stationbus X59
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
4. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
13h 53m
£155–304
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
8h 5m
£84–271
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Upweytrain
9h 4m
£93–216
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain
8h 39m
£143–421

Fife to Dorset by train, foot, subway, and bus

52Weekly Services

10h 31mAverage Duration

£194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 577 mi
Duration: 10h 31m

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

You can take a train from Cupar to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 10h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trading Estate to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 17h 15m.

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