What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Inverness?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Inverness is to bus which costs £65 - £250 and takes 17h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Inverness?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Inverness is to bus and fly which takes 5h 58m and costs £65 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Inverness via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Inverness?

The distance between Bournemouth and Inverness is 548 miles. The road distance is 582.7 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Inverness without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Inverness without a car is to train via London which takes 11h 19m and costs £200 - £360.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Inverness?

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Bournemouth to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Inverness bus from?

Bournemouth to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Inverness train from?

Bournemouth to Inverness train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Inverness?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Inverness is to train via London which takes 11h 19m and costs £200 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £250 and takes 17h 26m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Inverness bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Inverness train arrive?

Bournemouth to Inverness train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Inverness is 583 miles. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from Bournemouth to Inverness.

How do I get a train ticket from Bournemouth to Inverness?

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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Bournemouth to Inverness - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bournemouth to Inverness by bus, plane, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
5h 58m
£67–301
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 16m
£59–338
Train via London
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
11h 19m
£204–352
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
17h 26m
£68–249
Drive 579.3 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Invernesscar 579.3 mi
10h 11m
£142–205
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
6h 31m
£82–217
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
6h 37m
£94–245
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
7h 20m
£78–253
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 13m
£103–329
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
13h 45m
£188–294
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
17h 32m
£103–237

Bournemouth to Inverness by train, subway, and foot

7Weekly Services

11h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 545 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Inverness via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 11h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station Stance 3 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 17h 26m.

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