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Edinburgh to Dorset

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

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Cheapest
By car (690 km)
7 h 46 min
690 km.
from $37
Fastest
Plane from Edinburgh (Glasgow International Airport) to Dorset (Bristol Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
7 h 46 min
690 km.
from $9
Train via London
8 h 53 min
580 km.
from $370.87
Bus
14 h 40 min
580 km.
from $175.91
Bus, Plane (Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport)
6 h 12 min
580 km.
from $243.21
Train
10 h 45 min
580 km.
from $676.98
Train via Manchester
12 h 32 min
580 km.
from $293.76
Bus, Plane (Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport)
7 h 34 min
580 km.
from $133.97
Train, Plane
8 h 16 min
580 km.
from $156.36
Bus, Plane (Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bournemouth Airport)
6 h 57 min
580 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$392.39

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$56.96–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$177.21

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$45.57–$430.36

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
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 Brewery Square to Dorchester
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$126.58
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$63.29
Train from Bath Spa to Dorchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$48.10–$107.59

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93
Bus from London Victoria to Dorchester
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$253.16–$822.76

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

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

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from London Waterloo to Dorchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$202.52
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.24–$94.93
Train from Bournemouth to Dorchester
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$44.30

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$126.58

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dorset is to fly and train which costs $86.96 - $260.87 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dorset is to fly and train which takes 6h 12m and costs $119.57 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via London Victoria and Brewery Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dorset?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dorset is 858 km. The road distance is 690.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 8h 53m and costs $271.74 - $456.52 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Edinburgh to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dorset bus from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Dorset?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dorset is to train via London which takes 8h 53m and costs $271.74 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86.96 - $184.78 and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dorset is 691 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Edinburgh to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1268+ hotels available in Dorset. Prices start at $44.36 per night.
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