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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Carrickfergus is to drive and car ferry which costs £90 - £250 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Carrickfergus is to train and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs £95 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Carrickfergus?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Joymount via Glasgow Buchanan and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

How far is it from Inverness to Carrickfergus?

The distance between Inverness and Carrickfergus is 238 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Carrickfergus without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 26m and costs £100 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Inverness to Carrickfergus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Carrickfergus bus from?

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

Where does the Inverness to Carrickfergus bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Carrickfergus?

There are 1129+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.

Inverness to Carrickfergus - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Inverness to Carrickfergus by train, plane, ferry, 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, train
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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 train from Lanyon Place to Carrickfergus
3h 46m
£96–272
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
7h 11m
£68–172
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
4. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
11h 26m
£101–339
Bus, bus and ferry via High Street
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
11h 48m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
7h 4m
£92–250
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
7h 6m
£70–213
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 1m
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
7h 1m
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 35m
£110–254
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 52m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus StationUk093
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
12h 1m

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

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Carrickfergus.

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Distance: 237.1 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Carrickfergus. 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 Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, then take the train to Carrickfergus. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Carrickfergus via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Cairnryan, Larne, and Larne Harbour in around 11h 26m.

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