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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Inverness is to bus which costs £65 - £250 and takes 18h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Inverness is to taxi and fly and bus and train which takes 7h 27m and costs £180 - £490.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Bournemouth Station, London Victoria and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 32m.

How far is it from Swanage to Inverness?

The distance between Swanage and Inverness is 714 miles. The road distance is 593.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Inverness without a car is to train via London which takes 12h 56m and costs £200 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 12h 56m to get from Swanage to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Inverness bus from?

Swanage to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Inverness?

The best way to get from Swanage to Inverness is to train via London which takes 12h 56m and costs £200 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £250 and takes 18h 32m.

Where does the Swanage to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanage to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Inverness is 594 miles. It takes approximately 10h 33m to drive from Swanage to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1326+ hotels available in Inverness.

Swanage to Inverness - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 11 ways to get from Swanage to Inverness by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Wareham to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
12h 56m
£208–368
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth 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 M90
18h 32m
£66–247
Drive 590.2 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Invernesscar 590.2 mi
10h 33m
£146–210
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Wareham to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
7h 59m
£86–351
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 26m
£182–282
Bus via Birmingham
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 Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
19h 35m
£103–241
Taxi to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Swanage to Bournemouth-Airport-BOHtaxi
2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
7h 27m
£180–485
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Wareham 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
8h 14m
£99–261
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
8h 29m
£88–241
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Wareham 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
8h 53m
£84–269
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wareham 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
9h 50m
£107–347

Swanage to Inverness by bus, train, subway, and foot

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12h 56mAverage Duration

£208Cheapest Price

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Distance: 710.1 mi
Duration: 12h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Inverness via Wareham Station, Wareham, London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 12h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 via Bournemouth Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 18h 32m.

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