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

The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Inverness is to train and car ferry and bus which costs £65 - £150 and takes 13h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs £95 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Dundalk and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Union Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

How far is it from Dundalk to Inverness?

The distance between Dundalk and Inverness is 285 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundalk to Inverness without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 12h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Dundalk to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundalk to Inverness bus from?

Dundalk to Inverness bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.

Where does the Dundalk to Inverness bus arrive?

Dundalk to Inverness bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1205+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

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

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

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BHD - INV
4h 48m
£96–249
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
9h 30m
£53–201
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central130 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
12h 5m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
5. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
13h 44m
£69–148
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dundalk to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Inverness
7h 56m
£99–155
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
8h 19m
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
8h 47m
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)DUB - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
8h 30m
£74–243
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
9h 8m
£57–187
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
8h 40m
£59–222
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
12h 35m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
12h 37m

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

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Distance: 283.8 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Dundalk to Inverness. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, walk to Grand Central Bus Stand 20, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) 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 Dundalk to Union Street via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 5m.

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