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Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Birmingham takes 9h 59m and the fastest train takes 7h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 59m
Duration
476 mi
Distance
£200
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Inverness to Birmingham train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Inverness and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 3:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 9h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 22m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast9h 11m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains8h 25m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 14m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 40m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains7h 43m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast16h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 28m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast9h 11m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 17m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains8h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 28m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast9h 11m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 17m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains8h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 28m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast9h 11m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 17m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains8h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 28m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast9h 11m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 17m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains8h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 28m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast9h 11m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 17m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains8h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Birmingham? 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: 475.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 59m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Birmingham New Street via Haymarket and Wolverhampton in around 8h 30m.

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