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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Northern Ireland is to drive and car ferry which costs £85 - £140 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Northern Ireland is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs £85 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Northern Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Northern Ireland. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Inverness to Northern Ireland?

The distance between Inverness and Northern Ireland is 228 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Northern Ireland without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Glasgow which takes 10h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Inverness to Northern Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Northern Ireland bus from?

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

Where does the Inverness to Northern Ireland bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Northern Ireland?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Northern Ireland.

Inverness to Northern Ireland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Inverness to Northern Ireland by plane, bus, busferry, train, 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
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane INV - BHD
2h 59m
£85–223
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
7h 1m
£61–234
Bus, bus and ferry via Glasgow
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
10h 50m
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
11h 56m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
6h 55m
£90–132
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
6h 52m
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
6h 42m
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
6h 47m
£63–270
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
5h 50m
£99–255
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
10h 55m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
11h 5m

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

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Northern Ireland.

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Distance: 226.2 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

Loganair flies from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) twice a week.

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