How to travel from Belfast to Inverness, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Inverness is around 365km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Belfast 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 → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV).
- Duration1h 40m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£125($150)
Loganair
3 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.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£42($50)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the train to Glasgow Central then Perth and then to Inverness.
- Duration8h 55m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£100($115)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Inverness.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£45($53)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Inverness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast 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 £42 ($50) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).
The distance between Belfast and Inverness is around 365km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Belfast and Inverness by plane.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Inverness is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £125 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Inverness is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Inverness. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 1h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Inverness. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 1h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Belfast 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 Belfast and Inverness with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.
Loganair fly between Belfast and Inverness. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and and arrive into Inverness (INV). These flights usually take around 1hr.
The flight from Belfast 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 Belfast to Inverness. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 1h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Inverness is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Inverness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 1h 40m | £125($150) | every 2 hours | 365km (227 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 45m | £190($225) | every 3 hours | 534km (332 miles) |
| Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train | 4h 60m | £160($185) | 5 times a day | 528km (328 miles) |
| Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train | 5h 35m | £125($150) | 5 times a day | 568km (353 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 8h 35m | £42($50) | every 20 mins | 491km (305 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 8h 55m | £100($115) | 6 times a week | 538km (334 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 8h 20m | £69($82) | every 20 mins | 506km (314 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, bus and train | 8h 35m | £69($82) | every 20 mins | 506km (314 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, bus and train | 9h 25m | £73($86) | 6 times a week | 505km (314 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7hrs | £45($53) | every 4 hours | 470km (292 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Inverness
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
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