How to travel from Inverness to Birmingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Inverness and Birmingham is around 706km (439 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Inverness to Birmingham by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)
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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Birmingham Navigation Street.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £44($52)

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Drive

Drive to Birmingham.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance706km (439 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inverness and Birmingham

There are several options for getting from Inverness to Birmingham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £32 ($38) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).

The distance between Inverness and Birmingham is around 706km (439 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 575km (357 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Inverness and Birmingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Inverness to Birmingham is to drive which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx £125 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £32 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Birmingham. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Birmingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Inverness and Birmingham. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Inverness and Birmingham. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Inverness to Birmingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Inverness and Birmingham. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh and then to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 7h 45m.

The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Inverness and Birmingham. The distance is around 706km (439 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Birmingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around £175 ($205).

How do I get from Inverness to Birmingham

Compare travel optionsbetween Inverness and Birmingham

Transport options from Inverness to Birmingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
7h 45m
£175($205)
4 times a day770km (479 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 45m
£44($52)
twice daily779km (484 miles)
Bus via Edinburgh Bus Station13h 25m
£32($38)
once daily815km (507 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
£125($145)
on demand706km (439 miles)

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Airports near Birmingham

The following major airports near Birmingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Birmingham
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Birmingham
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Birmingham