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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Inverness is to bus via Birmingham which costs £55 - £160 and takes 20h 39m.

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 4m and costs £75 - £400.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Union Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

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 32m.

How far is it from Poole to Inverness?

The distance between Poole and Inverness is 560 miles. The road distance is 584.3 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 32m and costs £120 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m 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 FlixBus, 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 32m and costs £120 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 10m.

Where does the Poole to Inverness bus arrive?

Poole to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

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 584 miles. It takes approximately 10h 18m 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 Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
6h 4m
£77–391
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Station160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
20h 39m
£59–153
Train via London
1. Take the train from Poole to London WaterlooWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness
11h 32m
£126–334
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
17h 10m
Drive 581 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Inverness581 mi
10h 18m
£146–211
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LGW - INV
6h 18m
£78–244
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
6h 32m
£80–273
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
8h 1m
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
7h 10m
£81–321
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham InternationalBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to InvernessLondon Euston - Inverness
15h 21m
£96–402

Poole to Inverness by train, subway, and foot

12Weekly Services

11h 32mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 556.3 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Inverness via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 11h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Union Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 17h 10m.

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