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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$177.21

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$430.36

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$822.76

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Navigation St to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Navigation St to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Navigation St to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$139.24
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$379.73
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.96–$177.21
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81
Train from Birmingham New Street to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$62.02–$177.21

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Navigation St to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
8h 11m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$59.49–$88.60

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Train from Birmingham New Street to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$177.21–$556.94
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Crewe to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$120.25

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Glasgow?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Glasgow is to bus which costs $27.17 - $119.57 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Glasgow?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Glasgow is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $34.78 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Glasgow?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Navigation St and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Glasgow?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Glasgow Central. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Glasgow?

The distance between Birmingham and Glasgow is 472 km. The road distance is 467.2 km.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Glasgow without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Glasgow without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $130.43 - $478.26 .

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Glasgow?

The train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central takes 4h 10m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Glasgow bus from?

Birmingham to Glasgow bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Navigation St station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Glasgow train from?

Birmingham to Glasgow train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to Glasgow?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Glasgow is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $130.43 - $478.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27.17 - $119.57 and takes 7h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $34.78 - $195.65 and takes 2h 41m.

Where does the Birmingham to Glasgow bus arrive?

Birmingham to Glasgow bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Glasgow train arrive?

Birmingham to Glasgow train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Glasgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Glasgow is 467 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Birmingham to Glasgow.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Glasgow?

Book your Birmingham to Glasgow train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Glasgow?

Book your Birmingham to Glasgow bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Glasgow?

There are 1186+ hotels available in Glasgow. Prices start at $63.38 per night.
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