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Compare bus, train, and flight for Inverness to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a flight costs an average of $587.
Distance: 357 miles (575 km)
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$66 Average price Cheapest | $211 Average price | $587 Average price | $166 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 57m Average total duration 11h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Inverness to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Inverness to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Birmingham:
A bus is $145 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Birmingham costing on average $211.
A bus is $522 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Inverness to Birmingham costing on average $587.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
Bus takes on average 11h 57m.
Tickets start at around $66 compared to roughly $166 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $101. The journey takes 11h 27m versus 7h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Inverness to Birmingham
How to get from Inverness to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Inverness to Birmingham is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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BA88869:40 AM 5h10 Inverness Airport 2:50 PM Birmingham International Airport $270 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- BA7865+BA8886
9:40 AM 5h10 Inverness Airport 2:50 PM Birmingham International Airport $270 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- BA7865+BA8886
9:40 AM 5h10 Inverness Airport 2:50 PM Birmingham International Airport $270 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- BA7865+BA8894
9:40 AM 6h25 Inverness Airport 4:05 PM Birmingham International Airport $270 1 One-way 1 transfer - BA7865+BA8896
9:40 AM 9h30 Inverness Airport 7:10 PM Birmingham International Airport $281 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Birmingham:
A bus is $145 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Birmingham costing on average $211.
A bus is $522 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Inverness to Birmingham costing on average $587.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
Bus takes on average 11h 57m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Inverness and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Inverness Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Inverness station (INV) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Inverness, Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Scotrail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Loganair, easyJet, British Airways to go to Birmingham by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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