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

The cheapest way to get from Doolin to Inverness is to bus and fly and train which costs £75 - £290 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Doolin to Inverness is to bus and fly which takes 10h 33m and costs £100 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Doolin and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Doolin to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Doolin and arriving at Inverness Union Street via Galway Coach Station, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 47m.

How far is it from Doolin to Inverness?

The distance between Doolin and Inverness is 443 miles.

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

The best way to get from Doolin to Inverness without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 18h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 33m to get from Doolin to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Doolin to Inverness bus from?

Doolin to Inverness bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Doolin station.

Where does the Doolin to Inverness bus arrive?

Doolin to Inverness bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Galway Ceannt Station.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1327+ hotels available in Inverness.

Doolin to Inverness - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Doolin to Inverness by bus, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, train, or taxi

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

Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane SNN - INV
10h 33m
£104–291
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SNN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
11h 5m
£79–288
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 350
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
4. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
18h 47m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Doolin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Invernesscar
11h 30m
£113–202
Bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane DUB - ABZ
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
12h 2m
£125–267
Bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
5. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
12h 44m
£98–285
Taxi, bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the taxi from Doolin to ATU Galwaytaxi
2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Clones Diamondbus
3. Take the bus from Main Street to Ulster University Belfastbus
4. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
5. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
6. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
7. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
18h 59m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 350
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus 65
3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus 270
4. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
21h 25m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 350
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus 65
3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus 270
4. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain
21h 35m

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

27Weekly Planes

7h 13mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Doolin to Inverness.

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Distance: 440.3 mi
Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between Doolin, Ireland and Inverness, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Doolin to Inverness. However, you can take the bus to Ennis Station, take the line 51 bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport Station, then take the train to Inverness. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doolin to Inverness Union Street via Galway Ceannt Station, Galway Coach Station, Dublin Airport Zone 11, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 18h 47m.

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