How to travel from Birmingham to Inverness

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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. 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 $38, and a flight costs an average of $535.

Distance: 357 miles (575 km)

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$67

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$178

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$679

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11h 1m

Average total duration

10h 31m

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30m

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8h 30m

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8h 0m

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5h 55m

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2h 55m

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3h 0m

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0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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1.7 - 3.5kg

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Avanti West Coast

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Azul

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from Birmingham to Inverness

How to get from Birmingham to Inverness by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Inverness is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
08:00PM19h10
Birmingham
03:10PMInverness
$621One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
08:00PM19h10
Birmingham
03:10PMInverness
$621One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
12:05AM13h15
Birmingham
01:20PMInverness
$751One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
08:35PM18h20
Birmingham
02:55PMInverness
$661One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Inverness

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 Birmingham to Inverness.

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There are 3 options to travel between Birmingham and Inverness including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Inverness is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Inverness:

A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Inverness costing on average $104 (€84).

A bus is $498 (€404) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Inverness costing on average $535 (€435).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Inverness is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 0m.

Other travel options to Inverness take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 58m.

Bus takes on average 13h 15m.

The distance from Birmingham to Inverness is approximately 357 miles (575 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Inverness is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Inverness as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Inverness:
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Inverness, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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, LNER, ScotRail to go to Inverness by train.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Inverness often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, London, Glasgow, Fort William, Aberdeen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Inverness and these popular destinations at a great price.
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