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

The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Inverness is to train and fly and bus which costs £80 - £210 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs £95 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Dundalk and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Dundalk Bus Stn and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Newry Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.

How far is it from Dundalk to Inverness?

The distance between Dundalk and Inverness is 286 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundalk to Inverness without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 12h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Dundalk to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundalk to Inverness bus from?

Dundalk to Inverness bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry Bus Station.

Where does the Dundalk to Inverness bus arrive?

Dundalk to Inverness bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 11.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1411+ hotels available in Inverness.

Dundalk to Inverness - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 13 ways to get from Dundalk to Inverness by train, plane, 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 to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
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1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHD - INV
5h 25m
£98–257
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane DUB - INV
6h 34m
£77–235
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain
12h 37m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dundalk to Larnecar
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Invernesscar
8h
£98–337
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
7h 48m
£143–341
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 36m
£85–230
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane DUB - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
8h 37m
£87–269
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 44m
£108–294
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
9h 4m
£82–204
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
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 12m
£108–263
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
13h 1m
Train, bus and ferry via Perth
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
13h 34m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus 238 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
13h 51m

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

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1h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 284 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Dundalk to Inverness. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 10, 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, then take the train to Inverness. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundalk to Inverness via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 12h 37m.

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