What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Glasgow?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Glasgow is to bus which costs £35 - £140 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Glasgow?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Glasgow is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Glasgow?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Glasgow?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Glasgow Central. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Glasgow?

The distance between Birmingham and Glasgow is 295 miles. The road distance is 289.1 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Glasgow without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Glasgow without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £100 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Glasgow?

The train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central takes 4h 11m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Glasgow bus from?

Birmingham to Glasgow bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Glasgow train from?

Birmingham to Glasgow train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to Glasgow?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Glasgow is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £140 and takes 6h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Birmingham to Glasgow bus arrive?

Birmingham to Glasgow bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Glasgow train arrive?

Birmingham to Glasgow train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Glasgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Glasgow is 289 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Birmingham to Glasgow.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Glasgow?

Book your Birmingham to Glasgow train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Glasgow?

Book your Birmingham to Glasgow bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Glasgow?

There are 1565+ hotels available in Glasgow.

Birmingham to Glasgow - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Birmingham to Glasgow by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 11m
£100–230
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2h 40m
£32–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
6h 10m
£35–140
Drive 287.4 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Glasgowcar 287.4 mi
4h 46m
£70–101
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 26m
£92–180
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3h 24m
£38–112
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4h 38m
£83–176
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
4h 45m
£113–406

Birmingham to Glasgow by train

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Distance: 293.3 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Glasgow, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 6h 10m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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