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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Birmingham is to bus which costs £30 - £140 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Birmingham is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at Newhall Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Scotland to Birmingham?

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

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £100 - £230.

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

The train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street takes 4h 19m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Birmingham bus from?

Scotland to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Birmingham train from?

Scotland to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Scotland to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Scotland to Birmingham is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £140 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Scotland to Birmingham bus arrive?

Scotland to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Scotland to Birmingham train arrive?

Scotland to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Birmingham?

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

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

Book your Scotland to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

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Scotland to Birmingham - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 19m
£100–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
6h 5m
£30–140
Drive 286.9 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Birminghamcar 286.9 mi
4h 47m
£70–101
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3h 1m
£40–106
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 1m
£106–173
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Kidsgrovetrain
3. Take the train from Kidsgrove to Birmingham New Streettrain
6h 45m
£110–205
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2h 41m
£33–102
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
2h 58m
£72–214
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
4h 45m
£107–290
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
4h 37m
£82–178

Scotland to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 293.3 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Scotland and Birmingham, England?

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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 6h 5m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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