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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Ireland is to train and bus and fly which costs €60 - €280 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Ireland is to fly and train which takes 5h 11m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Burlington Road via Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.

How far is it from Inverness to Ireland?

The distance between Inverness and Ireland is 459 km.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Ireland without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 14h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Inverness to Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Ireland bus from?

Inverness to Ireland bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Inverness to Ireland bus arrive?

Inverness to Ireland bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Inverness to Ireland?

Book your Inverness to Ireland bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 673+ hotels available in Ireland.

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

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

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
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane INV - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 11m
€108–256
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
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 Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
8h 23m
€63–272
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 Dublin Connollytrain
14h 3m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
8h 38m
€105–189
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ABZ - DUB
7h 37m
€127–276
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin 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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
8h 25m
€93–288
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin 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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
8h 19m
€68–259
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
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
8h 56m
€103–302
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 Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
8h 50m
€78–223
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Dublin Airport
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane INV - DUB
5h 12m
€89–233
Bus, bus and ferry via Burlington Road
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 bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
14h 9m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
14h 11m

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

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Ireland.

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Distance: 458.9 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Ireland?

Aer Lingus flies from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Dublin Airport (DUB) twice a week.

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