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

The cheapest way to get from Larne to Inverness is to car ferry and drive which costs £75 - £310 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Larne to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs £90 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Larne and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Larne station to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Larne Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

How far is it from Larne to Inverness?

The distance between Larne and Inverness is 251 miles.

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

The best way to get from Larne to Inverness without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 10h 43m and costs £130 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Larne to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Larne to Inverness bus from?

Larne to Inverness bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Larne to Inverness bus arrive?

Larne to Inverness bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 790+ hotels available in Inverness.

Larne to Inverness - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Larne to Inverness by train, plane, car ferry, busferry, bus, 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.

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHD - INV
4h 34m
£95–213
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Invernesscar
6h 41m
£80–304
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
5. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
10h 43m
£135–463
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
12h 15m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
8h 24m
£98–264
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
9h
£97–258
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
7h 28m
£156–286
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain
12h 31m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
12h 49m

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

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1h 6mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Larne to Inverness.

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Distance: 249.6 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Larne to Inverness. However, you can take the train to Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport Station, then take the train to Inverness. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Larne to Inverness via Cairnryan, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 10h 43m.

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