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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Inverness is to fly and train which costs £45 - £170 and takes 7h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Inverness is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs £80 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

How far is it from Belfast to Inverness?

The distance between Belfast and Inverness is 226 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Inverness without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Glasgow which takes 10h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Belfast to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Inverness bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1236+ hotels available in Inverness.

Belfast to Inverness - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Inverness by plane, busferry, bus, car ferry, car, or train

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

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHD - INV
3h 23m
£84–212
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
7h 38m
£45–165
Bus and ferry, bus via Glasgow
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 M10
10h 17m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Invernesscar
7h 3m
£86–132
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
7h 19m
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 8m
£47–195
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
7h 49m
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 9m
£98–257
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Invernesstrain
9h 7m
£80–206
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
10h 20m
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 / ...
10h 29m

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

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1h 10mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224.9 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

Loganair flies from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) twice a week.

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