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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Inverness
Cheapest price
£140
Average price
£150
Fastest journey
11 h 11 m
Average duration
12 h 28 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
767 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Inverness will cost around £150 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £140.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bournemouth for Inverness every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 767 km distance in an average of 12 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 13 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £67. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £67, and a train costs an average of £155.
Distance: 767 km
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£156 Average Price | £88 Average Price Cheapest |
11h 14m Average total duration Fastest 10h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 40m Average total duration 21h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bournemouth to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Inverness trains for tomorrow, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:55 Bournemouth | 13h44 | 18:39 Inverness | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Inverness
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Trains from Bournemouth to Inverness run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £155 but you can travel from only £67 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 13:26. The fastest train covers the 767 km distance in 11h 11m.
Distance 767 km |
Average train duration 10h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £155 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 11h 11m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 13:26 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Bournemouth to Inverness trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Bournemouth and Inverness from £67. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bournemouth to Inverness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Inverness by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Inverness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Inverness
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
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Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
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