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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Dorset is to bus which costs £70 - £140 and takes 14h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Dorset is to train and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs £95 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Buchanan Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Edinburgh Waverley, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Stirling to Dorset?

The distance between Stirling and Dorset is 424 miles. The road distance is 447.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 9h 11m and costs £190 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Stirling to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Dorset bus from?

Stirling to Dorset bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Dorset train from?

Stirling to Dorset train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Dorset?

The best way to get from Stirling to Dorset is to train via London which takes 9h 11m and costs £190 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 14h 58m.

Where does the Stirling to Dorset bus arrive?

Stirling to Dorset bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Stirling to Dorset train arrive?

Stirling to Dorset train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Stirling to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Dorset is 448 miles. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Stirling to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2454+ hotels available in Dorset.

Stirling to Dorset - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
4h 1m
£95–245
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
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
14h 58m
£71–131
Train via London
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train
9h 11m
£199–323
Drive 445.3 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Dorsetcar 445.3 mi
7h 47m
£110–159
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
7h 19m
£75–242
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
7h 48m
£123–269
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
8h 51m
£91–212
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling 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
8h 53m
£80–190
Train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
13h 31m
£235–372

Stirling to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 421.7 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Stirling to Dorset via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Buchanan Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 14h 58m.

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