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4 h 43 min
463 km.
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Glasgow, Great Britain → Birmingham, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Glasgow to Birmingham

Composite routes from Glasgow to Birmingham

Cheapest
4 h 43 min
Car
463 km.
from $25
Fastest
1 h 7 min
Plane
Other
7 h 30 min
Bus
406 km.
from €27.17
Details

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Ryanair
Website
easyJet
Website
Aer Lingus
Website
Ryanair
Website
2h 55m
Friday
$39.24–$291.13
easyJet
Website
1h 7m
Every day
$58.23–$227.84
Aer Lingus
Website
3h 10m
Sunday
$189.87–$696.18
Bus operators
Found: 6
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
First Bus Glasgow
100 Cathcart Road Glasgow G42 7BH
BlaBlaCar Bus
84 avenue de la République, 75011, Paris, France
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
Hannon Coach
21 Brankinstown Road, Craigavon BT67 0DF, UK
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
First Bus Glasgow
100 Cathcart Road Glasgow G42 7BH
+44 3456 460707
+44 3456 460707
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
84 avenue de la République, 75011, Paris, France
+33 01 70 96 86 40
+33 01 70 96 86 40
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
+44 (0)3717 818181
+44 (0)3717 818181
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Hannon Coach
21 Brankinstown Road, Craigavon BT67 0DF, UK
+44 (0)28 92 650700
+44 (0)28 92 650700
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 5
Avanti West Coast
Website
National Express
Website
West Midlands Trains
Website
Cross Country
Website
TransPennine Express Service
Website
Avanti West Coast
Website
4h 9m
4 times a day
$151.89–$379.73
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
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National Express
Website
8h 12m
4 times a day
$59.49–$88.60
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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West Midlands Trains
Website
1h 35m
Hourly
+44 333 311 0039
+44 333 311 0039
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cross Country
Website
6h 16m
Twice daily
$177.21–$556.94
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
TransPennine Express Service
Website
2h 37m
Every 3 hours
$50.63–$126.58
+44 345 600 1671
+44 345 600 1671
Call

Questions and Answers

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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Birmingham is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $34.78 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Birmingham?

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

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Birmingham?

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

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $130.43 - $478.26 .

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

The train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street takes 4h 9m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Birmingham bus from?

Glasgow to Birmingham bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Birmingham train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Birmingham is to train which takes 4h 9m 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 43m.

Where does the Glasgow to Birmingham bus arrive?

Glasgow to Birmingham bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Navigation St station.

Where does the Glasgow to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Glasgow to Birmingham?

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

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

Book your Glasgow to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

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