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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Dorset is to bus which costs £100 - £180 and takes 17h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Dorset is to fly and train which takes 7h 35m and costs £100 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Buchanan Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.

How far is it from Inverness to Dorset?

The distance between Inverness and Dorset is 717 miles. The road distance is 583 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 11h 52m and costs £250 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 11h 52m to get from Inverness to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Dorset bus from?

Inverness to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Dorset train from?

Inverness to Dorset train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Dorset?

The best way to get from Inverness to Dorset is to train which takes 11h 52m and costs £250 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £180 and takes 17h 55m.

Where does the Inverness to Dorset bus arrive?

Inverness to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Dorset train arrive?

Inverness to Dorset train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Dorset is 583 miles. It takes approximately 10h 20m to drive from Inverness to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2454+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Inverness to Dorset by train, bus, car, or plane

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1. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain Inverness - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
11h 52m
£255–385
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus
8h 38m
£75–332
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
3. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
17h 55m
£103–180
Drive 579.7 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Dorsetcar 579.7 mi
10h 20m
£143–207
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Moreton (Dorset)train
7h 35m
£105–308
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Weymouthtrain
16h 32m
£269–470
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Basingstoke to Moreton (Dorset)train
8h 2m
£120–339
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
8h 57m
£79–209
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
11h 54m
£102–265
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth 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
12h 2m
£119–285

Inverness to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 713.3 mi
Duration: 11h 52m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Dorset via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 11h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Buchanan Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 17h 55m.

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