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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Dorset is to bus which costs £65 - £140 and takes 14h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Dorset is to fly and train which takes 6h 23m and costs £60 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Scotland to Dorset?

The distance between Scotland and Dorset is 538 miles. The road distance is 431.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs £180 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Scotland to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Dorset bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Scotland to Dorset train from?

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

Train or bus from Scotland to Dorset?

The best way to get from Scotland to Dorset is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs £180 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 14h 42m.

Where does the Scotland to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Where does the Scotland to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Scotland to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Dorset is 432 miles. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Scotland to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2503+ hotels available in Dorset.

Scotland to Dorset - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Scotland to Dorset by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
8h 11m
£180–392
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 Pooletrain
6h 23m
£63–208
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
14h 42m
£68–131
Drive 429.3 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Dorsetcar 429.3 mi
7h 34m
£105–152
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 Pooletrain
7h 4m
£102–242
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Pooletrain
11h 27m
£204–336
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
12h 32m
£206–341
Train #2
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
12h 53m
£299–441
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 Weymouthtrain
8h 4m
£72–183
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 Weymouthtrain
8h 24m
£82–188
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 31m
£77–236
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bournemouth Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
2. Take the bus from Poole station to Tescobus
3. Take the bus from Tesco to Furzehillbus
7h 29m

Scotland to Dorset by train and bus

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11h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 535.4 mi
Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Scotland and Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Dorset via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, London Heathrow Airport T5 -, Heathrow Terminal 5, and South Station in around 14h 42m.

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