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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Inverness is to bus which costs £65 - £260 and takes 17h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs £85 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via London Victoria and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Inverness via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

How far is it from Poole to Inverness?

The distance between Poole and Inverness is 562 miles. The road distance is 584.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Inverness without a car is to train via London which takes 11h 37m and costs £200 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Poole to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Inverness bus from?

Poole to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Inverness train from?

Poole to Inverness train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Inverness?

The best way to get from Poole to Inverness is to train via London which takes 11h 37m and costs £200 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £260 and takes 17h 4m.

Where does the Poole to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Poole to Inverness train arrive?

Poole to Inverness train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Poole to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Inverness is 585 miles. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Poole to Inverness.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Poole to Inverness by train, plane, 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.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
6h 43m
£86–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
17h 4m
£69–256
Train via London
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
11h 37m
£209–360
Drive 581.5 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Invernesscar 581.5 mi
10h 23m
£143–206
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Poole 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
7h 14m
£101–259
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
7h 42m
£88–243
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Poole 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
7h 59m
£92–264
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 33m
£116–335
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
14h 39m
£199–390
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
15h 34m
£222–404

Poole to Inverness by train, subway, and foot

7Weekly Services

11h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 558.7 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Inverness via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 11h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station Stance 3 via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 17h 4m.

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