The average train between Scotland and Birmingham takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland 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 every 4 hours between Scotland and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 10:48 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Scotland station and arriving at Birmingham station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 42m.
Scotland to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Scotland to Birmingham train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Scotland and Birmingham is 499.4 km. The road distance is 472 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day.