The average train between Glasgow and West Midlands takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow to West Midlands. 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 every 4 hours between Glasgow and West Midlands. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:08 PM which arrives into West Midlands at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at West Midlands station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Glasgow to West Midlands train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to West Midlands train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Smethwick Galton Bridge station.
Book your Glasgow to West Midlands train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Glasgow and West Midlands is 402.7 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Smethwick Galton Bridge via Crewe in around 4h 41m.