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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Balmoral is to train and fly which costs £60 - £230 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Balmoral is to train and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Balmoral?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Balmoral. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Malone Park via Glasgow Buchanan and Great Northern Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

How far is it from Inverness to Balmoral?

The distance between Inverness and Balmoral is 231 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Balmoral without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 10h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Inverness to Balmoral, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Balmoral bus from?

Inverness to Balmoral bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Where does the Inverness to Balmoral bus arrive?

Inverness to Balmoral bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Balmoral?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Balmoral.

Inverness to Balmoral - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Inverness to Balmoral by train, plane, bus, busferry, 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
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1. Take the train from Inverness to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)INV - BHD
3. Take the bus from Donegall Square East to Malone Park
3h 35m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perth
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
7h 17m
£61–228
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
10h 47m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
7h
£89–137
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
7h 2m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
6h 54m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perth
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
7h 4m
£62–260
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)ABZ - BHD
6h 4m
£104–245
Bus, bus and ferry via Bus Station Stance 3
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus StationM10
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
11h 8m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen StreetInverness - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
11h 15m

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

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Balmoral.

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Distance: 229.5 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Balmoral, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Balmoral. However, you can take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Donegall Square South, then take the bus to Malone Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Malone Park via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Great Northern Mall in around 10h 47m.

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