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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. 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 €28, and a flight costs an average of €324.
Distance: 357 miles (575 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€52 Average price Cheapest | €262 Average price | €444 Average price |
11h 1m Average total duration 10h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Inverness to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Inverness to Birmingham 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 Inverness to Birmingham:
A bus is $91 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Birmingham costing on average $127 (€101).
A bus is $372 (€296) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Inverness to Birmingham costing on average $407 (€324).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 13m.
Bus takes on average 11h 55m.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Inverness and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Inverness Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Inverness, Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Brunel Street.
- Trains mostly depart from Inverness station (INV) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Azul to go to Birmingham by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, ScotRail, LNER, ScotRail to go to Birmingham by train.
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