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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a train costs an average of €88.
Distance: 357 miles (575 km)
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€63 Average price Cheapest | €230 Average price |
11h 2m Average total duration 10h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration Fastest 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Inverness
How to get from Birmingham to Inverness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Inverness is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Inverness:
A bus is $69 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Inverness costing on average $110 (€88).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 15m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Inverness as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Inverness by bus.
- Travel with Azul, British Airways to go to Inverness by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, ScotRail, LNER to go to Inverness by train.
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