How to travel from Bangor to Inverness, United Kingdom
The distance between Bangor and Inverness is around 378km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Bangor to Inverness by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Inverness → Bangor if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV).
- Duration2h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£155($180)
Loganair
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Inverness.
- Duration9h 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£45($53)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then take the train to Inverness.
- Duration9hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£70($83)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Inverness.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£72($85)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bangor and Inverness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bangor to Inverness by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($180).
The distance between Bangor and Inverness is around 378km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473km (294 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Bangor and Inverness by plane.
The quickest way to get from Bangor to Inverness is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £155 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Bangor and Inverness is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bangor and Inverness. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bangor and Inverness. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bangor and Inverness. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and arrive at Inverness (INV). The flight takes around 1hr.
Yes there is a direct flight between Bangor and Inverness with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.
Loganair fly between Bangor and Inverness. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and and arrive into Inverness (INV). These flights usually take around 1hr.
The flight from Bangor to Inverness typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and and arrive into Inverness (INV).
The closest major airport to Inverness is Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Inverness. Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) and Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bangor to Inverness. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 2h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bangor to Inverness is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £155 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bangor and Inverness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 2h 10m | £155($180) | hourly | 378km (235 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 15m | £200($235) | every 3 hours | 548km (341 miles) |
| Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train | 5h 35m | £120($145) | 5 times a day | 541km (336 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 9h 35m | £45($53) | every 20 mins | 515km (320 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train + 2 similar | 9hrs | £70($83) | every 20 mins | 528km (328 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, bus and train | 9hrs | £74($87) | every 20 mins | 523km (325 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, bus and train | 9h 40m | £69($82) | once daily | 528km (328 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7h 20m | £72($85) | every 4 hours | 490km (304 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bangor and Inverness
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Ember
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airports near Inverness
The following major airports near Inverness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Inverness
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 125km (78 miles) from Inverness
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 136km (84 miles) from Inverness