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

The cheapest way to get from Balmoral to Inverness is to drive and car ferry which costs £90 - £320 and takes 7h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balmoral to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs £95 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Balmoral and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmoral to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Malone Park and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

How far is it from Balmoral to Inverness?

The distance between Balmoral and Inverness is 230 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balmoral to Inverness without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 11h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Balmoral to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmoral to Inverness bus from?

Balmoral to Inverness bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Balmoral to Inverness bus arrive?

Balmoral to Inverness bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1398+ hotels available in Inverness.

Balmoral to Inverness - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Balmoral to Inverness by train, plane, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Balmoral to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHD - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Invernesstrain
4h 5m
£97–219
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Balmoral to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Invernesscar
7h 11m
£92–320
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
11h 24m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
7h 37m
£103–270
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
8h 5m
£100–264
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
6h 42m
£158–317
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
7h 37m
£103–290
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
11h 44m
Bus and ferry, bus via Inverness Union Street
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
11h 56m
Bus and ferry, train via Perth
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
12h 26m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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1h 6mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Balmoral to Inverness.

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Distance: 228.4 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Balmoral, Northern Ireland and Inverness, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Balmoral to Inverness. However, you can take the train to Belfast Great Central, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 10, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport, then take the train to Inverness. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malone Park to Bus Station Stance 3 via Great Northern Mall, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 24m.

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