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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Inverness is to bus via Birmingham which costs £100 - £240 and takes 17h 32m.

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 40m and costs £65 - £300.

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 18m.

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 18m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Inverness?

The distance between Bournemouth and Inverness is 549 miles. The road distance is 583.1 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 18m and costs £200 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m 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 18m and costs £200 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £260 and takes 17h 18m.

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 17m 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

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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 40m
£67–300
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 18m
£206–355
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
17h 18m
£76–256
Drive 579.7 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Invernesscar 579.7 mi
10h 17m
£142–204
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 14m
£85–238
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 20m
£95–251
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 1m
£90–259
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
8h 27m
£148–380
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
8h 10m
£83–352
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
£186–303
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
£102–236

Bournemouth to Inverness by train, subway, and foot

7Weekly Services

11h 18mAverage Duration

£206Cheapest Price

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Distance: 545.5 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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 18m. 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 18m.

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