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.
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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Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Birmingham New Street.
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Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Birmingham Navigation Street.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 7h 45m | £175($205) | 4 times a day | 770km (479 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 45m | £44($52) | twice daily | 779km (484 miles) |
Bus via Edinburgh Bus Station | 13h 25m | £32($38) | once daily | 815km (507 miles) |
Drive | 7h 30m | £125($145) | on demand | 706km (439 miles) |
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