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

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Inverness is to fly and train which costs £45 - £160 and takes 7h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Inverness is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs £80 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Inverness?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Inverness is 226 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Inverness without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Belfast Stena Line Terminus which takes 10h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Northern Ireland to Inverness, including transfers.

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

Northern Ireland to Inverness bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Inverness bus arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Northern Ireland to Inverness?

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Inverness by plane, busferry, bus, car ferry, train, 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 George Best Belfast City Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHD - INV
3h 24m
£84–212
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
7h 33m
£45–160
Bus and ferry, bus via Belfast Stena Line Terminus
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 M10
10h 4m
Car ferry, Bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
11h 44m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Invernesscar
7h 3m
£86–127
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
7h 19m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
7h 3m
£47–195
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
7h 49m
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
6h 9m
£103–277
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
10h 29m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
10h 37m

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

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1h 10mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Northern Ireland to Inverness.

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Distance: 224.9 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

Loganair flies from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 3 times a week.

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