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 £70 - £120 and takes 16h 35m.

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 7h 49m and costs £110 - £260.

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 27m.

How far is it from Fife to Dorset?

The distance between Fife and Dorset is 575 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 27m and costs £200 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 9h 27m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Park and Ride 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 27m and costs £200 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 16h 35m.

Where does the Fife to Dorset bus arrive?

Fife to Dorset bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, 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 2445+ hotels available in Dorset.

Fife to Dorset - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: 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 Provost Wynd and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Park and Ride, Edinburgh, Bus Station, London Victoria, Bus Station and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.

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There are 12 ways to get from Fife to Dorset by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Moreton (Dorset)train
9h 27m
£208–339
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M92 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
16h 35m
£72–115
Drive 470.7 mi
1. Drive from Fife to Dorsetcar 470.7 mi
8h 28m
£117–169
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 Pooletrain
7h 49m
£112–258
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
£242–389
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
14h 1m
£192–329
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
£92–218
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 Pooletrain
8h 43m
£79–266
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport, bus
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 bus from Poole station to Tescobus
4. Take the bus from Tesco to Furzehillbus
8h 8m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol 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 Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
10h 15m
£91–236
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
10h 9m
£128–248
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
4. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain
10h 23m
£149–363

Fife to Dorset by bus

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16h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 571.6 mi
Duration: 9h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Provost Wynd to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Park and Ride, Edinburgh, Bus Station, London Victoria, Seldown Coach Station, Bus Station, and Tesco in around 16h 35m.

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