What is the cheapest way to get from Scotland to Dorchester?

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Dorchester is to bus which costs £65 - £140 and takes 13h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotland to Dorchester?

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Dorchester is to fly and train which takes 4h 42m and costs £70 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Dorchester station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at South Station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Dorchester South via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

How far is it from Scotland to Dorchester?

The distance between Scotland and Dorchester is 539 miles. The road distance is 433.2 miles.

How do I travel from Scotland to Dorchester without a car?

The best way to get from Scotland to Dorchester without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 58m and costs £180 - £380.

How long does it take to get from Scotland to Dorchester?

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Scotland to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Dorchester bus from?

Scotland to Dorchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Dorchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Scotland to Dorchester?

The best way to get from Scotland to Dorchester is to train via London which takes 7h 58m and costs £180 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 13h 35m.

Where does the Scotland to Dorchester bus arrive?

Scotland to Dorchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Scotland to Dorchester train arrive?

Scotland to Dorchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Dorchester is 433 miles. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Scotland to Dorchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Scotland to Dorchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Scotland to Dorchester?

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Where can I stay near Dorchester?

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Scotland to Dorchester - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to Dorchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
7h 58m
£182–374
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bournemouth Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Pooletrain
3. Take the train from Poole to Dorchester Southtrain
6h 1m
£44–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
13h 35m
£69–134
Drive 430.6 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Dorchestercar 430.6 mi
7h 32m
£104–150
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
5h 20m
£104–260
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Weymouth / ...
10h 48m
£298–435
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Dorchester Westtrain
11h
£183–339
Fly Glasgow Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
4h 42m
£70–215
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 Dorchester Westtrain
6h 1m
£71–173
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain
6h 19m
£82–192
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 Dorchester Westtrain
6h 25m
£77–211

Scotland to Dorchester by train

18Weekly Trains

10h 48mAverage Duration

£298Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Dorchester.

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Distance: 535.4 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Dorchester South via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, London Heathrow Airport T5 -, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 13h 35m.

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