The cheapest and fastest coaches from Inverness to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
11 h 20 m
Average duration
11 h 52 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
575 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Inverness to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Birmingham will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £30.
Of the 3 buses that leave Inverness for Birmingham every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 575 km distance in an average of 11 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Inverness to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. 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 £26, and a flight costs an average of £299.
Distance: 575 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£48 Average Price Cheapest | £242 Average Price | £410 Average Price |
11h 1m Average total duration 10h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Inverness to Birmingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Birmingham coaches for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:10 Inverness | 12h20 | 17:30 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:50 Inverness | 11h55 | 03:45 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Inverness to Birmingham
Buses from Inverness to Birmingham run on average 2 times per day, taking around 10h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 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 11h 55m.
Distance 575 km |
Average bus duration 10h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 11h 55m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus from Inverness to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between Inverness to Birmingham with Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Inverness to Birmingham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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