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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Dorset is to bus which costs £70 - £120 and takes 13h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Dorset is to fly and train which takes 5h 54m and costs £60 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Dorchester South via Warrington Bank Quay, Wolverhampton and Southampton Airport Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Dorset?

The distance between Glasgow and Dorset is 439 miles. The road distance is 430.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Dorset without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 11h 42m and costs £180 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Glasgow to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Dorset bus from?

Glasgow to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Dorset train from?

Glasgow to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Dorset?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Dorset is to train via Warrington which takes 11h 42m and costs £180 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Glasgow to Dorset bus arrive?

Glasgow to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Glasgow to Dorset train arrive?

Glasgow to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Dorset is 431 miles. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Glasgow to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2448+ hotels available in Dorset.

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There are 11 ways to get from Glasgow to Dorset by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Glasgow Airport to Southampton Airport, train
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1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
5h 54m
£60–215
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
11h 42m
£181–299
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
13h 15m
£74–117
Drive 428.2 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Dorsetcar 428.2 mi
7h 37m
£107–155
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
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 53m
£110–279
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain
7h 45m
£121–462
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Upweytrain
8h 10m
£67–172
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain
7h 45m
£102–241
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Upweytrain
9h 14m
£86–211
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
12h 8m
£188–337
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
13h 25m
£98–186

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 436.8 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Warrington Bank Quay, Wolverhampton, Southampton Airport Parkway, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 11h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station in around 13h 15m.

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