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The average train between Glasgow and Birmingham takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow 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.
Trains run hourly between Glasgow and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central station and arriving at Birmingham New Street station via Warrington Bank Quay station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Glasgow to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
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The distance between Glasgow and Birmingham is 406.3 km. The road distance is 462 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street via Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 3m.
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