How far is Glasgow from Birmingham by coach?

The journey from Birmingham to Glasgow by coach covers an approximate distance of 253 miles (407 km).

Is there a way to reach Glasgow from Birmingham without flying?

To travel from Birmingham to Glasgow without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Birmingham to Glasgow from £12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Glasgow on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:00	Brunel Street	7h 20m	20:20	Buchanan Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:30	Coach Station	11h 5m	18:35	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	13:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 30m	21:10	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	13:00	Brunel Street	13h 20m	02:20	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:30	Coach Station	11h 5m	18:35	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Glasgow on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50	Coach Station	7h 25m	20:15	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	Cheapest
Bus	00:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 10m	06:15	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Coach Station	11h 5m	18:35	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	13:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 30m	21:10	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	02:00	Brunel Street	6h 10m	08:10	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Glasgow on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:30	Coach Station	11h 5m	18:35	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	Cheapest
Bus	00:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 10m	06:15	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Coach Station	11h 5m	18:35	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	13:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 30m	21:10	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	02:00	Brunel Street	6h 10m	08:10	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Glasgow on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:00	Brunel Street	9h 35m	11:35	Buchanan Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 10m	06:15	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Coach Station	11h 5m	18:35	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	13:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 30m	21:10	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	02:00	Brunel Street	6h 10m	08:10	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Glasgow on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50	Coach Station	7h 25m	20:15	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	Cheapest
Bus	00:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 10m	06:15	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	07:45	Coach Station	10h 40m	18:25	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	13:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 30m	21:10	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	02:00	Brunel Street	6h 10m	08:10	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Glasgow on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:45	Coach Station	10h 40m	18:25	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	Cheapest
Bus	00:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 10m	06:15	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	07:45	Coach Station	10h 40m	18:25	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	13:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 30m	21:10	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	02:00	Brunel Street	6h 10m	08:10	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Glasgow on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:30	Coach Station	11h 5m	18:35	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	Cheapest
Bus	00:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 10m	06:15	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Coach Station	11h 5m	18:35	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	13:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 30m	21:10	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	02:00	Brunel Street	6h 10m	08:10	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Glasgow

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Glasgow. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 20mAverage duration

252 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£13 - £108	Average duration8h 4m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£38 - £337	Average duration4h 17m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£21 - £49	Average duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

The bus service received positive feedback for comfortable seating, friendly drivers, and a smooth trip. However, some passengers found it irritating when others used devices at a high volume. Delays were attributed to road works and not the fault of the company.

National Express Birmingham Glasgow recent customer reviews

Driver was good. Delayed due to traffic which then had an impact on further travel on arriving at Glasgow

Peter S.

6 June 2025

The service was very disappointing, very unhygienic, toilet are not cleaned and seats are very dirty and rest table was not cleaned as well and the bus was smelly

Harshdeep K.

5 January 2025

Comfortable seating, friendly drivers and a smooth trip. . Was irritating that the people at the back of the bus used devices at a high volume.

Alison M.

5 October 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11359 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £16

Flixbus Birmingham Glasgow recent customer reviews

I am not happy with it as I was late to be on time to do my job , very disappointed

Mohammed K.

25 May 2025

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Glasgow?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Birmingham Airport

B - Coach Station

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Glasgow

A - Buchanan Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Birmingham to Glasgow

How far is Glasgow from Birmingham by coach?
The journey from Birmingham to Glasgow by coach covers an approximate distance of 253 miles (407 km).
Is there a way to reach Glasgow from Birmingham without flying?
To travel from Birmingham to Glasgow without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/11

£39

17/11

£24

Today

£22

19/11

£22

20/11

£20

21/11

£22

22/11

£22

23/11

£20

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Glasgow was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Glasgow as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £20 to £48 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Glasgow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £20, which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.