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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Balmoral is to drive and car ferry which costs £85 - £140 and takes 6h 59m.

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 5h 58m and costs £95 - £260.

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 23m 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 1237+ 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 Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane INV - BHD
3. Take the bus from Donegall Square East to Malone Parkbus
3h 23m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
7h 10m
£53–245
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus E8
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
10h 47m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
6h 59m
£89–132
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochrytrain
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
6h 47m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochrytrain
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
7h 4m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
7h 31m
£56–218
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ABZ - BHD
5h 58m
£99–255
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
11h 15m
Bus, bus and ferry via Bus Station Stance 3
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
11h 23m

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 23m

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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