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 £85 - £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 4h 11m and costs £95 - £250.

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 Moreton (Dorset) via Edinburgh Waverley, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Fife to Dorset?

The distance between Fife and Dorset is 430 miles. The road distance is 473.5 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 9h 30m and costs £200 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m 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 9h 30m and costs £200 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £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 473 miles. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Fife to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2451+ hotels available in Dorset.

Fife to Dorset - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Fife to Dorset by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
4h 11m
£98–249
Bus
cheapest
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
£86–144
Train via London
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 Moreton (Dorset)train
9h 30m
£208–328
Drive 470.7 mi
1. Drive from Fife to Dorsetcar 470.7 mi
8h 28m
£116–168
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 Weymouthtrain
7h 58m
£126–273
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 Weymouthtrain
9h 1m
£94–216
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 Weymouthtrain
8h 48m
£88–280
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
£244–377

Fife to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 427.8 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from Cupar to Dorset via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 9h 30m. 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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