There are 12 ways to get from Poole to Loch Ness by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
13h 25m£250–392Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
cheapest- Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
10h 32m£72–264Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
18h 57m£79–283Drive 565.3 mi
- Drive from Poole to Fort Augustuscar 565.3 mi
10h 23m£140–201Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
- Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
8h 23m£91–251Train, bus
- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Invernesstrain
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
16h 43m£233–415Train via Glasgow
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Glasgow Centraltrain Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
16h 55m£336–519Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
9h 21m£107–292Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
- Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
11h 9m£108–255Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
9h 37m£101–301Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
9h 56m£115–399Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
10h 3m£96–256
Poole to Loch Ness by train, subway, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Loch Ness is to bus which costs £75 - £290 and takes 18h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Loch Ness is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 23m and costs £90 - £260.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Fort Augustus via London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Inverness via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
The distance between Poole and Loch Ness is 715 miles. The road distance is 568.6 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 13h 25m and costs £250 - £400.
It takes approximately 13h 25m to get from Poole to Loch Ness, including transfers.
Poole to Loch Ness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Loch Ness train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Loch Ness is to train which takes 13h 25m and costs £250 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £290 and takes 18h 57m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Loch Ness, Scotland?
You can take a train from Poole to Achnahannet Farm via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Inverness, and King Street in around 13h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Fort Augustus via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 18h 57m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–160
Flights from Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- £35–160
Flights from Luton Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–130
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £27–95
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–140
Flights from Bristol Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–130
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–65
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £80–200
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Loch Ness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Poole to Loch Ness train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Loch Ness is 569 miles. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Poole to Loch Ness.
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