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 £60 - £150 and takes 18h 13m.

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 7m and costs £85 - £330.

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 Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.

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 35m.

How far is it from Poole to Inverness?

The distance between Poole and Inverness is 564 miles. The road distance is 584 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 35m and costs £130 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m 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 Bournemouth 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 35m and costs £130 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 18h 13m.

Where does the Poole to Inverness bus arrive?

Poole to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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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Where can I stay near 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 7m
£85–323
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
18h 48m
£54–170
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 35m
£133–295
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
18h 13m
£61–150
Drive 580.6 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Invernesscar 580.6 mi
10h 18m
£143–206
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Winchestertrain
2. Take the train from Winchester to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
6h 34m
£61–205
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
6h 25m
£71–253
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
6h 59m
£69–307
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 39m
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
15h 22m
£97–405

Poole to Inverness by train, subway, and foot

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11h 35mAverage Duration

£133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 561.2 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station Stance 3 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 18h 13m.

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