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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Inverness is to fly and train which costs £40 - £190 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs £100 - £240.

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 Union Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.

How far is it from Dublin to Inverness?

The distance between Dublin and Inverness is 318 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 6h 56m 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 Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Inverness bus arrive?

Dublin to Inverness bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1210+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Inverness by plane, train, busferry, 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
6h 56m
£75–196
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
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
£44–183
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain
13h 37m
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 46m
£112–169
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 30m
£73–205
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHD - INV
5h 46m
£100–238
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Streetbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 17m
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 Station to Union Streetbus E8
13h 43m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus 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 7m

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

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4h 35mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 316.1 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

Aer Lingus, Loganair, and four other airlines fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 3 times a day.

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