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 - £140 and takes 7h 12m.

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 40m and costs £90 - £240.

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 49m and costs £80 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 222+ 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

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 Larne Towntrain
4h 40m
£92–233
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International 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 Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
8h 30m
£57–220
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larneferry
10h 49m
£82–371
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
12h 18m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
7h 12m
£94–138
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
8h 1m
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
7h 56m
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
8h 20m
£60–256
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
7h 7m
£106–266
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 Larne Towntrain
12h 36m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
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 train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Towntrain
12h 45m

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

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Larne.

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Distance: 250.6 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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 Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Cairnryan in around 10h 49m.

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