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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Coleraine is to drive and car ferry which costs £90 - £330 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Coleraine is to fly and train which takes 5h 30m and costs £90 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Coleraine?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Coleraine. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Coleraine Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.

How far is it from Inverness to Coleraine?

The distance between Inverness and Coleraine is 288 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Coleraine without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 12h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Inverness to Coleraine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Coleraine bus from?

Inverness to Coleraine bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Inverness to Coleraine bus arrive?

Inverness to Coleraine bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Coleraine?

There are 734+ hotels available in Coleraine.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Inverness to Coleraine by plane, train, 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.

Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane INV - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
5h 30m
£94–235
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
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
4. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
8h 43m
£81–246
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
12h 46m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
5. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
13h 37m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Colerainecar
7h 32m
£95–322
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
4. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
8h 39m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
8h 43m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City 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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
8h 42m
£90–295
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
12h 50m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
13h 54m

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

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Coleraine.

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Distance: 286.2 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Coleraine. 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 Coleraine. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Coleraine via Buchanan Bus Stn, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 12h 46m.

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