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

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Inverness is to drive and car ferry which costs £75 - £330 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portrush to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 6h 5m and costs £95 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Portrush and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Coleraine Buscentre, Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.

How far is it from Portrush to Inverness?

The distance between Portrush and Inverness is 292 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portrush to Inverness without a car is to train and car ferry and Bus which takes 13h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Portrush to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portrush to Inverness bus from?

Portrush to Inverness bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.

Where does the Portrush to Inverness bus arrive?

Portrush to Inverness bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Portrush to Inverness by train, plane, car ferry, bus, busferry, 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 Coleraine to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHD - INV
6h 5m
£99–247
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Portrush to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Invernesscar
7h 36m
£77–328
Train, car ferry, Bus
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
5. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
13h 45m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
13h 48m
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
9h 41m
£93–264
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
8h 49m
£160–340
Fly City Of Derry Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LDY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 57m
£129–373
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine 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
14h
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Coleraine 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
14h 18m

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 Portrush to Inverness.

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Distance: 290.6 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Inverness. However, you can take the train to Coleraine, 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 train from Portrush to Inverness via Coleraine, Yorkgate, Belfast, Cairnryan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 13h 45m.

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