The average train between Glasgow and West Midlands (county) takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow to West Midlands (county). 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 West Midlands (county). The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:06 PM which arrives into West Midlands (county) at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 59m. 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 (county). However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at West Midlands (county) station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Glasgow to West Midlands (county) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to West Midlands (county) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Glasgow to West Midlands (county) train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Glasgow and West Midlands (county) is 406 km. The road distance is 477 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day.