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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £80 - £140 and takes 15h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via South Station and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dorchester South and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Dorset to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dorset and Edinburgh is 537 miles. The road distance is 429.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Edinburgh without a car is to train via London which takes 8h 19m and costs £180 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Dorset to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Edinburgh bus from?

Dorset to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Edinburgh train from?

Dorset to Edinburgh train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Dorset to Edinburgh is to train via London which takes 8h 19m and costs £180 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £140 and takes 15h 19m.

Where does the Dorset to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Dorset to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Dorset to Edinburgh train arrive?

Dorset to Edinburgh train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Edinburgh is 430 miles. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Dorset to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2813+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Dorset to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
8h 19m
£181–284
Train to Bournemouth Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain
2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
5h 55m
£46–184
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus G3
15h 19m
£82–131
Drive 427 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Edinburghcar 427 mi
7h 52m
£106–153
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
5h 10m
£107–246
Train
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Bournemouth - Edinburgh / ...
10h 44m
£230–361
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 59m
£137–284
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Upwey to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
7h 50m
£79–181
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
7h 43m
£122–367

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 533.4 mi
Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Edinburgh Waverley via South Station, Dorchester South, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Edinburgh, Bus Station via South Station and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park in around 15h 19m.

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