What is the cheapest way to get from Tain to Inver?

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Inver is to drive and car ferry which costs €130 - €420 and takes 9h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tain to Inver?

The fastest way to get from Tain to Inver is to drive and car ferry which takes 9h 40m and costs €130 - €420.

How far is it from Tain to Inver?

The distance between Tain and Inver is 776 km.

How long does it take to get from Tain to Inver?

It takes approximately 18h 29m to get from Tain to Inver, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inver?

There are 314+ hotels available in Inver.

Tain to Inver - 3 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Tain to Inver by train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus and ferry, drive
best
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Drive from Cookstown Bus Station to Invercar
18h 29m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Tain to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Invercar
9h 40m
€133–419
Train, bus, bus and ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
5. Drive from Union Street to Invercar
18h 59m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 776.1 km
Duration: 18h 29m

What companies run services between Tain, Scotland and Inver, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Tain to Inver. However, you can take the train to Inverness, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Bridge Street, take the line 222 bus to New Street, take the line 110 bus to Cookstown Bus Station, then drive to Inver. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tain to Inver via Cairnryan and Larne in around 9h 40m.

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