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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Poole is to bus which costs £75 - £260 and takes 17h 2m.

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 £80 - £350.

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 Edinburgh, Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 2m.

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 £210 - £370.

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 FlixBus, 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 £210 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £260 and takes 17h 2m.

Where does the Inverness to Poole bus arrive?

Inverness to Poole bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, 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 584 miles. It takes approximately 10h 24m 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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
6h 12m
£84–344
Bus
cheapest
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 Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
17h 2m
£77–257
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
£213–365
Drive 580.6 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Poolecar 580.6 mi
10h 24m
£143–206
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 18m
£98–270
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 Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
6h 34m
£89–249
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 55m
£97–288
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 Pooletrain
7h 42m
£109–347
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 7m
£211–329
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
18h 29m
£103–241

Inverness to Poole by bus

102Weekly Buses

17h 2mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 559 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 Bus Station Stance 3 to Seldown Coach Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 17h 2m.

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