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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from John O' Groats to Birmingham

Composite routes from John O' Groats to Birmingham

Cheapest
9 h 59 min
Car
904 km.
from $49
Other
16 h 9 min
687 km.
from $149.32
13 h 49 min
Bus, Train
687 km.
from $385.34
10 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
687 km.
from $288.60
11 h 14 min
Bus, Train
687 km.
from $242.91
10 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
687 km.
from $293.27
12 h 26 min
Bus, Train
687 km.
from $222.84
13 h 4 min
Bus, Train
687 km.
from $338.57
15 h 19 min
688 km.
from $437.52
15 h 55 min
687 km.
from $727.57

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Wick Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$430.36

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$379.73
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Wick Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$531.63
Plane from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$582.26
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$493.65
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$341.76

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Perth
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Perth
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32
Bus from Perth Broxden Park to Ride
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Perth
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$50.63

Park's of Hamilton

Phone:
01698 653164
Email:
enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
Website:
parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Perth
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Terminal to Bus
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$46.83

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Wolverhampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$151.89–$367.08
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.30–$151.89
Train from London Euston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$62.02–$177.21
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$189.87–$430.36

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Smethwick
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Train from London Euston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$164.55
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$202.52–$696.18

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$189.87
Train from Inverness to Stirling
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$120.25–$177.21
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$189.87

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89
Train from Inverness to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$94.93
Train from Inverness to Stirling
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$56.96–$126.58
Train from Stirling to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$25.32
Train from Wick to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Inverness to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
8h 42m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$126.58

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from John o' Groats to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from John o' Groats to Birmingham is to bus which costs $81.52 - $141.30 and takes 16h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from John o' Groats to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from John o' Groats to Birmingham is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $130.43 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between John o' Groats and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from John o' Groats to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Birmingham Brunel Street via Bus Terminal, Inverness Bus Station and Perth Broxden Park And Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 9m.

How far is it from John o' Groats to Birmingham?

The distance between John o' Groats and Birmingham is 714 km. The road distance is 892.6 km.

How do I travel from John o' Groats to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from John o' Groats to Birmingham without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 49m and costs $228.26 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from John o' Groats to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from John o' Groats to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the John o' Groats to Birmingham bus from?

John o' Groats to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from John o' Groats to Birmingham?

The best way to get from John o' Groats to Birmingham is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $130.43 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $141.30 and takes 16h 9m, you could also train via Wolverhampton, which costs $250 - $706.52 and takes 15h 19m.

Where does the John o' Groats to Birmingham bus arrive?

John o' Groats to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

What is the time difference between John o' Groats and Birmingham?

It is currently 09:20 at both, John o' Groats and Birmingham.

Can I drive from John o' Groats to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between John o' Groats to Birmingham is 893 km. It takes approximately 10h 1m to drive from John o' Groats to Birmingham.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 2904+ hotels available in Birmingham. Prices start at $34.22 per night.
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