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.
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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Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX).
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 60m | £210($250) | every 2 hours | 646km (401 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 45m | £220($265) | every 3 hours | 736km (458 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 50m | £225($265) | every 2 hours | 952km (591 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 10m | £125($150) | every 2 hours | 673km (418 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11h 30m | £51($60) | twice daily | 810km (503 miles) |
Bus via Edinburgh Bus Station | 14h 10m | £39($46) | once daily | 846km (526 miles) |
Drive | 7h 40m | £125($150) | on demand | 722km (448 miles) |
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The following major airports near Birmingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.