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 £55 - £170 and takes 18h 55m.

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 39m and costs £65 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Union Street via London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 59m.

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 17m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Inverness?

The distance between Bournemouth and Inverness is 546 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 17m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m 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 17m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 59m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Inverness bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

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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Bournemouth to Inverness - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 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 Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
5h 39m
£65–314
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus
18h 55m
£55–161
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 17m
£136–197
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Streetbus E8
16h 59m
Drive 579.3 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Invernesscar 579.3 mi
10h 11m
£143–206
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 3m
£66–222
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 16m
£68–238
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, 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 bus from Airport to Leonard Streetbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
7h 58m
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
6h 50m
£73–305
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
£94–390

Bournemouth to Inverness by train, subway, and foot

7Weekly Services

11h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 542.9 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Inverness via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 11h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Union Street via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 59m.

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