Next departures from Glasgow to Birmingham on 25 November
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Buchanan Bus Station
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Glasgow
Great Charles Street Queensway
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Next departures from Glasgow to Birmingham on 26 November
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Great Charles Street Queensway
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Next departures from Glasgow to Birmingham on 27 November
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Great Charles Street Queensway
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Next departures from Glasgow to Birmingham on 28 November
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Great Charles Street Queensway
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Next departures from Glasgow to Birmingham on 29 November
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Great Charles Street Queensway
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Next departures from Glasgow to Birmingham on 30 November
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Next departures from Glasgow to Birmingham on 1 December
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Buchanan Bus Station
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Glasgow to Birmingham
We recommend carpooling
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Customers have expressed positive feedback about traveling with National Express, highlighting the helpful and friendly driver, comfortable bus with good legroom, and overall smooth journey without delays. However, a minor delay due to traffic jam was mentioned in one review.
National Express Glasgow Birmingham recent customer reviews
Driver very nice and helpful. I offered to buy him a cup of tea but he wouldn't have one.
4 out of 5 stars
Jan E.
The bus was quite comfy with good leg room. Should be kept that way. It’s necessary for customers to have a good leg room over a long journey
4 out of 5 stars
Chukwuemeka A.
The bus was late beyond any drivers fault who did very well in heavy traffic delays for various reasons. He kept us informed which always helps.
Based on 11440 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 £17
Customers have reported that the driving experience was smooth and enjoyable. However, there were some complaints about a group of three passengers being loud and obnoxious during the journey, specifically near Manchester.
I travelled from Glasgow to Birmingham and was not allowed off to stretch my legs or grab a coffee on the journey
2 out of 5 stars
Mary C.
The journey was fine up until Manchester a group of three were loud and obnoxious
4 out of 5 stars
Yvette E.
Bus broke down and it was a 3 hour wait at Preston while we waited for another bus. Driver was lovely and it wasn't really anyone's fault. 1* rating is because I'm tired and grumpy as it's nearly 11pm and I'm still not at my destination.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Glasgow to Birmingham
What's the distance between Glasgow and Birmingham by coach?
The journey from Glasgow to Birmingham by coach covers an approximate distance of 253 miles (407 km).
How can I travel from Glasgow to Birmingham avoiding air travel?
To travel from Glasgow to Birmingham 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 might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
23/11
£33
24/11
£35
Today
£22
26/11
£22
27/11
£22
28/11
£24
29/11
£24
30/11
£27
The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Birmingham was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £22
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £22 to £109 for a bus ticket from Glasgow to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £22, which is on 2025-11-27.
The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Birmingham was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £22
