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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Scotland is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Scotland is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs £28 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Scotland?

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

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Scotland?

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 Scotland?

The distance between Birmingham and Scotland is 295 miles. The road distance is 288.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £95 - £190.

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

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 Scotland bus from?

Birmingham to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Millennium Point station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Scotland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to Scotland?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Scotland is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 6h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Birmingham to Scotland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Birmingham to Scotland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birmingham to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Scotland is 289 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Birmingham to Scotland.

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

Book your Birmingham to Scotland train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Birmingham to Scotland bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

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Birmingham to Scotland - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Birmingham to Scotland 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
£95–190
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2h 46m
£28–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
6h 10m
£35–80
Drive 287 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Glasgowcar 287 mi
4h 47m
£73–105
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2h 55m
£39–111
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quaytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 38m
£96–160
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 46m
£92–162
Fly Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen Airport
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3h 18m
£81–233
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
4h 53m
£109–266

Birmingham to Scotland by train

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Distance: 293.3 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £95–160 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 6h 10m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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