How to travel from Loch Ness to Birmingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Ness and Birmingham is around 646km (401 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Loch Ness to Birmingham by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £210($250)
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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)

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Drive

Drive to Birmingham.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance722km (448 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Ness and Birmingham

There are several options for getting from Loch Ness to Birmingham by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($250).

The distance between Loch Ness and Birmingham is around 646km (401 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 558km (347 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Loch Ness and Birmingham by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Ness to Birmingham is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £210 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Ness and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Loch Ness and Birmingham. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Loch Ness and Birmingham. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Loch Ness to Birmingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 and Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Loch Ness and Birmingham. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Ness to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Loch Ness and Birmingham. The distance is around 722km (448 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Ness to Birmingham is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around £210 ($250).

How do I get from Loch Ness to Birmingham

Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Ness and Birmingham

Transport options from Loch Ness to Birmingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
2h 60m
£210($250)
every 2 hours646km (401 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
£220($265)
every 3 hours736km (458 miles)
Plane and Train4h 50m
£225($265)
every 2 hours952km (591 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 10m
£125($150)
every 2 hours673km (418 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 30m
£51($60)
twice daily810km (503 miles)
Bus via Edinburgh Bus Station14h 10m
£39($46)
once daily846km (526 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
£125($150)
on demand722km (448 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