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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dorchester to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£139
Average price
£139
Fastest journey
8 h 14 m
Average duration
8 h 14 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
584 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dorchester to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dorchester to Edinburgh will cost around £139 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £139.
Of the 1 trains that leave Dorchester for Edinburgh every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 584 km distance in an average of 8 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Dorchester to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dorchester to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, and a train costs an average of £112.
Distance: 584 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£123 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest | £113 Average Price |
8h 58m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 33m Average total duration 13h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Dorchester to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Dorchester to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Monday 9 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:13 Dorchester | 8h14 | 17:27 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dorchester to Edinburgh
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Trains from Dorchester to Edinburgh run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £112 but you can travel from only £22 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 14:00. The fastest train covers the 584 km distance in 8h 2m.
Distance 584 km |
Average train duration 8h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £112 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 8h 2m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 14:00 |
FAQs: Dorchester to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dorchester to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Dorchester and Edinburgh
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 18:15 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 Station. Some step-free access to all platforms - please check details - Ramp to Platform 1 at approx 1:14 gradient (to London) via Booking Hall, or level via car park (1 step via side gate next to Booking Hall when closed). Ramp at approx 1:20 to Platform 2 (to Weymouth) from separate entrance. Interchange via street over 1km so no reasonable step-free access between platforms.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. Separate Male toilet facilities. Female and Accessible toilet is combined. Accessible toilets are located in the booking hall on platform 1. The toilets are open: Monday to Friday – 05:50 to 18:15 Saturday – 06:45 to 17:00 Sunday – 08:30 to 16:00
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: In the booking hall. Area is heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off Weymouth Avenue
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station - “Some step-free access to all platforms.”- This station has a degree of step free access to the platforms. Access between platforms is via a stepped footbridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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