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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Inverness is to car ferry and drive which costs £60 - £140 and takes 7h 3m.

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 43m and costs £85 - £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 19m.

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 which takes 10h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m 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.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Inverness?

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 708+ hotels available in Inverness.

Belfast to Inverness - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry

There are 6 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 to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHD - INV
3h 43m
£86–211
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Invernesscar
7h 3m
£62–132
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 M10
10h 19m
Fly 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
£142–304
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
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
10h 47m

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

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1h 40mAverage Duration

£102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224.9 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) once daily.

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