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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Larne is to drive and car ferry which costs £90 - £260 and takes 7h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Larne is to fly and train which takes 4h 23m and costs £95 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Larne?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Larne. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Circular Road via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

How far is it from Inverness to Larne?

The distance between Inverness and Larne is 252 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Larne without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 30m and costs £95 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Inverness to Larne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Larne bus from?

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

Where does the Inverness to Larne bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Larne?

There are 226+ hotels available in Larne.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Inverness to Larne by plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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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)INV - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Town
4h 23m
£97–273
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 50m
£69–174
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
10h 30m
£95–330
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
12h 18m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
7h 13m
£94–253
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 43m
£71–215
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 40m
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 38m
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 57m
£111–256
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Town
12h 36m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Town
12h 45m

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

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Distance: 250.6 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Larne. 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 Larne Town. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Larne via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Cairnryan in around 10h 30m.

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