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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Poole is to bus and train which costs £45 - £210 and takes 15h 39m.

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 5h 57m and costs £85 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 58m.

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 583.4 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 £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

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 £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 15h 58m.

Where does the Inverness to Poole bus arrive?

Inverness to Poole bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 583 miles. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Inverness to Poole.

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

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

There are 10 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)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Pooletrain
5h 57m
£87–319
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
15h 39m
£47–206
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 Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
11h
£133–202
Drive 580 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Poolecar 580 mi
10h 19m
£139–200
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 Pooletrain
6h 14m
£73–233
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 Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Pooletrain
6h 57m
£78–201
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
8h 9m
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 Pooletrain
6h 48m
£63–288
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 / ...
14h 14m
£96–393
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 595
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
15h 58m
£64–143

Inverness to Poole by bus, foot, and train

103Weekly Services

15h 39mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 558.6 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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 Bus Station Stance 3 to Seldown Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 15h 58m.

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