What is the cheapest way to get from Nairn to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Nairn to Bournemouth is to fly and train which costs £85 - £230 and takes 6h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairn to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Nairn to Bournemouth is to fly and bus which takes 5h 43m and costs £65 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Nairn and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Nairn station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Nairn and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Nairn to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Nairn and arriving at Bournemouth via Inverness, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.

How far is it from Nairn to Bournemouth?

The distance between Nairn and Bournemouth is 550 miles. The road distance is 584.3 miles.

How do I travel from Nairn to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Nairn to Bournemouth without a car is to train via London which takes 12h 7m and costs £230 - £380.

How long does it take to get from Nairn to Bournemouth?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Nairn to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairn to Bournemouth bus from?

Nairn to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Nairn to Bournemouth train from?

Nairn to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Nairn to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Nairn to Bournemouth is to train via London which takes 12h 7m and costs £230 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £120 - £320 and takes 17h 3m.

Where does the Nairn to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Nairn to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Nairn to Bournemouth train arrive?

Nairn to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Nairn to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairn to Bournemouth is 584 miles. It takes approximately 10h 21m to drive from Nairn to Bournemouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Nairn to Bournemouth?

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Nairn to Bournemouth - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Nairn to Bournemouth by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
5h 43m
£69–317
Train via London
1. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain Inverness - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
12h 7m
£237–378
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
17h 3m
£121–317
Drive 580.9 mi
1. Drive from Nairn to Bournemouthcar 580.9 mi
10h 21m
£144–207
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane INV - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 27m
£125–281
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
6h 6m
£92–260
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain
6h 9m
£89–274
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
6h 37m
£85–225
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Nairn Bus Station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
8h 35m
£161–345
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
14h 48m
£198–325
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Birmingham Internationaltrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
15h 4m
£212–312

Nairn to Bournemouth by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 546.7 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Nairn, Scotland and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Nairn to Bournemouth via Inverness, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 12h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 17h 3m.

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