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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 an average ticket price of £94 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 11h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £94, while a train costs an average of £179.
Distance: 767 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£179 Average Price | £94 Average Price Cheapest | £156 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 14m Average total duration Fastest 10h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 7m Average total duration 16h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Inverness:
A coach is £85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Inverness costing on average £179.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Coach takes on average 17h 7m.
Tickets start at around £179 compared to roughly £156 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-23.35. The journey takes 10h 44m versus 10h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Inverness from Bournemouth by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The most popular day trips by train from Inverness are Aviemore, Nairn, Elgin, Keith and Fort William. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Inverness on Omio.
Aviemore is a Highland town in the Cairngorms National Park, known for mountain scenery and outdoor activities. Its modern resort character makes it a base for walking, cycling and winter snowsports.
Elgin is the historic centre of Moray, best known for the ruins of Elgin Cathedral and its links to Scotch whisky. Its compact centre, old stone buildings and nearby countryside give it a calm north-east Scottish character.
Fort William is a Highland town on Loch Linnhe, best known as the gateway to Ben Nevis. Its character is shaped by mountain scenery, outdoor sports and a working-town feel.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Inverness:
A coach is £85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Inverness costing on average £179.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Coach takes on average 17h 7m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Inverness as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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