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

The cheapest way to get from Scarborough to Dorset is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 13h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scarborough to Dorset is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Scarborough and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Scarborough station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Railway Station Stop T and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Rail Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Scarborough and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Scarborough to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Scarborough and arriving at Dorchester South via York, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Scarborough to Dorset?

The distance between Scarborough and Dorset is 375 miles. The road distance is 298 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scarborough to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Scarborough to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scarborough to Dorset bus from?

Scarborough to Dorset bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Railway Station Stop T.

Where do I catch the Scarborough to Dorset train from?

Scarborough to Dorset train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.

Train or bus from Scarborough to Dorset?

The best way to get from Scarborough to Dorset is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 13h 21m.

Where does the Scarborough to Dorset bus arrive?

Scarborough to Dorset bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Rail Station.

Where does the Scarborough to Dorset train arrive?

Scarborough to Dorset train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Scarborough to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Scarborough to Dorset is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Scarborough to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2453+ hotels available in Dorset.

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There are 5 ways to get from Scarborough to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Scarborough to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain
7h 42m
£109–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop T to Rail Stationbus 843
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 801
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
13h 21m
£56–98
Drive 296.3 mi
1. Drive from Scarborough to Dorsetcar 296.3 mi
5h 53m
£75–108
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Scarborough to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
4. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
9h 40m
£152–251
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Scarborough to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange - City Centre to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus
14h 41m
£71–117

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Distance: 372.5 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Scarborough, England and Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Scarborough to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via York, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station Stop T to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Rail Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and South Station in around 13h 21m.

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