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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Poole is to bus via Birmingham which costs £50 - £150 and takes 20h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Poole is to fly and train which takes 6h 12m and costs £75 - £380.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Poole. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Poole via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Inverness to Poole?

The distance between Inverness and Poole is 562 miles. The road distance is 584 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Poole without a car is to train via London which takes 11h and costs £140 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Inverness to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Poole bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Inverness to Poole train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Poole?

The best way to get from Inverness to Poole is to train via London which takes 11h and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 57m.

Where does the Inverness to Poole bus arrive?

Inverness to Poole bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.

Where does the Inverness to Poole train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Poole is 584 miles. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Inverness to Poole.

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

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

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

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Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)INV - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Poole
6h 12m
£79–375
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bournemouth Station160
20h 4m
£53–142
Train via London
1. Take the train from Inverness to King's CrossInverness - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to PooleLondon Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
11h
£144–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to George StreetE9
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station
15h 57m
Drive 580.6 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Poole580.6 mi
10h 16m
£145–209
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslink
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Poole
6h 25m
£79–249
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)INV - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Poole
6h 42m
£84–243
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)EDI - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Poole
7h 57m
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Poole
6h 58m
£69–306
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Poole
10h 23m
£81–272
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Birmingham InternationalInverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
13h 45m
£132–390

Inverness to Poole by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 558.6 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Poole via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 11h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Seldown Coach Station via George Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 15h 57m.

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