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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Dorset is to fly and bus which costs £55 - £180 and takes 9h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Dorset is to fly and bus which takes 8h 26m and costs £70 - £330.

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 18h 2m.

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 53m.

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 53m and costs £250 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 11h 53m 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 53m and costs £250 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £170 and takes 18h 2m.

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 2447+ hotels available in Dorset.

Inverness to Dorset - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
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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 53m
£257–389
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus
9h 23m
£57–175
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
18h 2m
£92–165
Drive 579.7 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Dorsetcar 579.7 mi
10h 20m
£145–209
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 27m
£79–214
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
16h 4m
£267–478
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
16h 57m
£191–312
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
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 26m
£72–326
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 Pooletrain
9h 9m
£94–283
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
11h 23m
£140–296
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 36m
£103–271

Inverness to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 713.3 mi
Duration: 11h 53m

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 53m. 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 18h 2m.

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