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

The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Inverness is to drive and car ferry which costs £70 - £150 and takes 8h 1m.

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 5h 22m and costs £100 - £220.

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 Inverness Union Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

How far is it from Dundalk to Inverness?

The distance between Dundalk and Inverness is 286 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 train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 12h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m 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 1382+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

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

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 Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHD - INV
5h 22m
£103–218
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Dundalk to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Invernesscar
8h 1m
£75–145
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
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
12h 35m
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane DUB - INV
6h 31m
£77–197
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk 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
7h 47m
£159–291
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane DUB - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
8h 36m
£113–240
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 44m
£104–299
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 52m
£81–220
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
9h 12m
£104–268
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
9h 20m
£77–209
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dundalk 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
12h 37m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centralbus 130 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
12h 49m

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

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Distance: 284 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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 Station Stand 10, 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, then take the train to Inverness. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundalk to Bus Station Stance 3 via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 35m.

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