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7 h 46 min
689 km.
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Eleven ways to Travel from Dorset to Edinburgh

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Cheapest
By car (689 km)
7 h 46 min
689 km.
from $37
Fastest
Plane from Dorset (Bristol Airport) to Edinburgh (Glasgow International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
7 h 46 min
689 km.
from $8.99
Train via London
8 h 17 min
580 km.
from $369
Bus
14 h 34 min
580 km.
from $174.89
Train, Plane (Train to Southampton Airport)
5 h 1 min
580 km.
from $240.54
Train
10 h 57 min
580 km.
from $671.33
Train via Crewe
11 h 28 min
580 km.
from $360.48
Train, Plane (Train to Bristol Airport)
6 h 43 min
580 km.
from $135.36
Bus, Train
5 h 54 min
580 km.
from $5.43
Train, Plane (Train to Bristol Airport)
7 h 37 min
580 km.
from $163.08

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$253.16
Plane from Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$392.39
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$1,392.36

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$177.21

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$367.08

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
8h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Damory Coaches

Phone:
01202 338 420
Email:
Website:
excelsior-coaches.com/
Bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to South
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$126.58–$316.44

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Dorchester West to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$126.58
Train from Dorchester West to Newport
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$69.62–$164.55

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Dorchester to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$101.26

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
6h 33m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$253.16–$822.76

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Dorchester South to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$202.52
Train from Dorchester South to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.24–$94.93
Train from Dorchester South to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$44.30

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$101.26

Questions and Answers

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 $81.52 - $184.78 and takes 14h 34m.

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 1m and costs $119.57 - $358.70 .

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 Dorchester and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.

How far is it from Dorset to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dorset and Edinburgh is 858 km. The road distance is 689.6 km.

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 17m and costs $271.74 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m 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 Dorchester 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 17m and costs $271.74 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $184.78 and takes 14h 34m.

Where does the Dorset to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Dorset to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Edinburgh is 690 km. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Dorset to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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