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

The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Inverness is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 12h 7m.

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 6h 9m and costs £100 - £250.

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 41m.

How far is it from West Midlands to Inverness?

The distance between West Midlands and Inverness is 475 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 which takes 9h 41m and costs £140 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from West Midlands to Inverness, including transfers.

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 which takes 9h 41m and costs £140 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 12h 7m.

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 20m to drive from West Midlands to Inverness.

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1330+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
9h 41m
£148–328
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
12h 7m
£44–77
Drive 433.9 mi
1. Drive from West Midlands to Invernesscar 433.9 mi
7h 20m
£108–156
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 49m
£123–272
Train via Darlington
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Darlingtontrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Darlington to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
9h 49m
£183–271
Train #2
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
£98–181
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Crewetrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
6h 9m
£105–246
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 29m
£102–389
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
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 50m
£78–240
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
6h 25m
£89–241
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 Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
7h 54m
£55–191

West Midlands to Inverness by train

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9h 41mAverage Duration

£148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 472.5 mi
Duration: 9h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Inverness Union Street via Birmingham New Street, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 12h 7m.

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