The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham to Inverness
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£74
Fastest journey
13 h 15 m
Average duration
17 h 5 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
575 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Inverness will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £66.
To travel from Birmingham to Inverness you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Birmingham to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a flight costs an average of £398.
Distance: 575 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£50 Average Price Cheapest | £130 Average Price | £495 Average Price |
11h 1m Average total duration 10h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Birmingham to Inverness bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Inverness coaches for today, Tuesday 17 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 18h50 | 13:20 Inverness, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 19h10 | 15:10 Inverness, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
| Wednesday 18 February | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:05 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 13h15 | 13:20 Inverness, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Inverness
Buses from Birmingham to Inverness run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 575 km distance in 13h 15m.
Distance 575 km |
Average bus duration 10h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 13h 15m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus from Birmingham to InvernessYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to Inverness with Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Birmingham to Inverness coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Inverness by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Inverness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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