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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £75 - £260 and takes 16h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Bournemouth is to fly and bus which takes 5h 49m and costs £65 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Bournemouth via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Inverness to Bournemouth?

The distance between Inverness and Bournemouth is 548 miles. The road distance is 582.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Bournemouth without a car is to train via London which takes 10h 45m and costs £200 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Inverness to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Bournemouth bus from?

Inverness to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Bournemouth train from?

Inverness to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Inverness to Bournemouth is to train via London which takes 10h 45m and costs £200 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £260 and takes 16h 42m.

Where does the Inverness to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Inverness to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where does the Inverness to Bournemouth train arrive?

Inverness to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Bournemouth is 582 miles. It takes approximately 10h 15m to drive from Inverness to Bournemouth.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Inverness to Bournemouth by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
5h 49m
£66–304
Train via London
1. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain Inverness - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
10h 45m
£208–355
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
16h 42m
£76–257
Drive 579 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Bournemouthcar 579 mi
10h 15m
£141–204
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
6h 2m
£91–253
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain
6h 4m
£83–239
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
6h 34m
£89–259
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
7h 20m
£103–334
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Birmingham Internationaltrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
13h 13m
£194–305
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 160
17h 36m
£102–238

Inverness to Bournemouth by train, foot, and subway

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10h 45mAverage Duration

£208Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Bournemouth.

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Distance: 544.9 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Bournemouth via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bournemouth Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 16h 42m.

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