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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Inverness is to fly and bus and train which costs £60 - £230 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Inverness is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs £65 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Inverness. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Inverness Union Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.

How far is it from Dublin to Inverness?

The distance between Dublin and Inverness is 315 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Inverness without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 13h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Dublin to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Inverness bus from?

Dublin to Inverness bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Busaras Bus Station.

Where does the Dublin to Inverness bus arrive?

Dublin to Inverness bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 11.

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

Book your Dublin to Inverness bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1382+ hotels available in Inverness.

Dublin to Inverness - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Dublin to Inverness by plane, train, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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

Fly Dublin Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane DUB - INV
5h 32m
£65–188
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 41m
£60–225
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain
13h 37m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
15h 5m
£170–384
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Invernesscar
8h 52m
£89–163
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHD - INV
6h 22m
£109–226
Fly Dublin Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane DUB - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
7h 37m
£101–231
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 34m
£81–259
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
8h 47m
£170–299
Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Invernesstrain
10h 4m
£103–273
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
14h 11m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
14h 17m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

5Weekly Planes

2h 56mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Inverness.

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Distance: 313.1 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

Aer Lingus and Loganair fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 5 times a week.

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