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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$177.21

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Navigation
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$55.69

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Navigation
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Navigation
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$139.24
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
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 Glasgow Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$379.73
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81
Train from Preston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.96–$177.21

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Navigation
Ave. Duration:
8h 12m
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 Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
6h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$177.21–$556.94
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
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 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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