What is the cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Inverness?

The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Inverness is to train which costs £70 - £110 and takes 10h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Midlands to Inverness?

The fastest way to get from West Midlands to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs £95 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between West Midlands and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from West Midlands to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Blue Gates and arriving at Union Street via Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

Is there a direct train between West Midlands and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Rolfe Street and arriving at Inverness via Wolverhampton and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

How far is it from West Midlands to Inverness?

The distance between West Midlands and Inverness is 378 miles. The road distance is 436.5 miles.

How do I travel from West Midlands to Inverness without a car?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Inverness without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 43m and costs £120 - £340.

How long does it take to get from West Midlands to Inverness?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from West Midlands to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Inverness bus from?

West Midlands to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall St station.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Inverness train from?

West Midlands to Inverness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wolverhampton station.

Train or bus from West Midlands to Inverness?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Inverness is to train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 43m and costs £120 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 27m.

Where does the West Midlands to Inverness bus arrive?

West Midlands to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the West Midlands to Inverness train arrive?

West Midlands to Inverness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from West Midlands to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between West Midlands to Inverness is 436 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from West Midlands to Inverness.

How do I get a train ticket from West Midlands to Inverness?

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West Midlands to Inverness - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from West Midlands to Inverness by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Crewetrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
5h 38m
£98–249
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
7h 47m
£41–149
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
9h 43m
£126–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Streetbus E8
12h 27m
Drive 433.9 mi
1. Drive from West Midlands to Invernesscar 433.9 mi
7h 16m
£106–153
Fly Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
6h 28m
£96–267
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
6h 12m
£81–352
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Streetbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
7h 22m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
5h 58m
£59–215
Train
1. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Crewetrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
10h 34m
£73–102
Train #2
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
10h 35m
£63–250

West Midlands to Inverness by train

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9h 43mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 375.9 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between West Midlands, Sandwell, England and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Inverness via Wolverhampton and Haymarket in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blue Gates to Union Street via Brunel St, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 27m.

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