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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £345 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £345, while a flight costs an average of £345.
Distance: 339 km
Most popular Flight | Driving |
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£345 Average Price Cheapest | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 4h 45m sooner (3h 5m by flight vs 7h 50m by car). Tickets start at around £345 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Inverness from Belfast by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Belfast to Inverness is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Inverness are Aviemore, Nairn, Elgin, Fort William and Keith. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Inverness on Omio.
Aviemore is a Highland town in the Cairngorms National Park, known for mountain scenery and outdoor activities. Its modern resort character makes it a base for walking, cycling and winter snowsports.
Elgin is the historic centre of Moray, best known for the ruins of Elgin Cathedral and its links to Scotch whisky. Its compact centre, old stone buildings and nearby countryside give it a calm north-east Scottish character.
Fort William is a Highland town on Loch Linnhe, best known as the gateway to Ben Nevis. Its character is shaped by mountain scenery, outdoor sports and a working-town feel.
Travel to Inverness easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Belfast to Inverness.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Belfast and Inverness as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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