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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Inverness takes 10h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Inverness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 22m
Duration
476 mi
Distance
£201
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Birmingham to Inverness train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Birmingham and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Inverness at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Wolverhampton and take an average of 10h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail18h • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 55m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 1m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 55m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 1m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 55m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 1m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 55m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 1m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 55m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 1m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 11m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 58m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 58m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 13m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Inverness? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 475.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Inverness via Wolverhampton and Haymarket in around 9h 48m.

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