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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Slane is to train and bus and fly which costs €75 - €270 and takes 9h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Slane is to fly and bus which takes 6h 9m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Slane?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Slane. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Slane via Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Abbey St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 43m.

How far is it from Inverness to Slane?

The distance between Inverness and Slane is 548 km.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Slane without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 15h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Inverness to Slane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Slane bus from?

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

Where does the Inverness to Slane bus arrive?

Inverness to Slane bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where can I stay near Slane?

There are 174+ hotels available in Slane.

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

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

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 Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane INV - DUB
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus
6h 9m
€86–235
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus
9h 18m
€79–262
Bus, bus and ferry
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
4. Take the bus from Abbey St to Slanebus 980
15h 43m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Slanecar
8h 16m
€97–178
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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 Drogheda Macbridetrain
7h 1m
€122–263
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ABZ - DUB
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus
8h 37m
€124–279
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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
4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus
9h 20m
€102–316
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 Drogheda Macbridetrain
10h 38m
€124–326
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 Drogheda Macbridetrain
10h 36m
€95–252
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ABZ - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
9h 33m
€190–347
Train, bus and ferry, bus
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 bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Abbey St to Slanebus 980
16h 2m
Bus, bus and ferry via Bus Station Stance 3
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 Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Abbey St to Slanebus 980
16h 12m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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2h 40mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 548.3 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Slane. However, you can take the train to Inverness Airport, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 13, take the bus to Drogheda Bus, then take the line 190 bus to Slane. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Slane via Buchanan Bus Stn, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Abbey St in around 15h 43m.

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