How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Glasgow?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Glasgow start from £37. The average price for this train route is around £60. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Glasgow?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Glasgow is 4h 17m, covering a distance of 252 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 5m and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Glasgow route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast , CrossCountry .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Glasgow?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Glasgow departs at 07:07. And the latest train departs at 19:07.

Which is the best train operator from Birmingham to Glasgow?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Glasgow?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Birmingham to Glasgow?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Birmingham to Glasgow?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Birmingham to Glasgow from £36

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Glasgow on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 10m	19:17	Glasgow Central	Cheapest
Train	11:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 10m	15:17	Glasgow Central	Fastest
Train	09:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 55m	14:02	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	09:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 55m	14:02	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	11:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 10m	15:17	Glasgow Central	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Glasgow on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 18m	13:25	Glasgow Central	Cheapest
Train	11:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 11m	15:18	Glasgow Central	Fastest
Train	09:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 18m	13:25	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	11:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 11m	15:18	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	15:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 21m	19:28	Glasgow Central	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Glasgow on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 10m	23:17	Glasgow Central	Cheapest
Train	17:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 5m	21:12	Glasgow Central	Fastest
Train	07:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 11m	11:18	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	07:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 11m	11:18	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	09:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 8m	13:15	Glasgow Central	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Glasgow on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 11m	11:18	Glasgow Central	Cheapest
Train	17:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 5m	21:12	Glasgow Central	Fastest
Train	07:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 11m	11:18	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	15:03	Birmingham New Street	6h 19m	21:22	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	09:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 8m	13:15	Glasgow Central	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Glasgow on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 11m	11:18	Glasgow Central	Cheapest
Train	17:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 5m	21:12	Glasgow Central	Fastest
Train	07:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 11m	11:18	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	15:03	Birmingham New Street	6h 19m	21:22	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	09:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 8m	13:15	Glasgow Central	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Glasgow on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 11m	11:18	Glasgow Central	Cheapest
Train	17:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 5m	21:12	Glasgow Central	Fastest
Train	07:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 11m	11:18	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	15:03	Birmingham New Street	6h 19m	21:22	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	09:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 8m	13:15	Glasgow Central	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Glasgow on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 11m	11:18	Glasgow Central	Cheapest
Train	17:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 5m	21:12	Glasgow Central	Fastest
Train	07:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 11m	11:18	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	15:03	Birmingham New Street	6h 19m	21:22	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	09:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 8m	13:15	Glasgow Central	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Glasgow on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 9m	11:16	Glasgow Central	CheapestFastest
Train	07:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 9m	11:16	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	09:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 55m	14:02	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	11:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 10m	15:17	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	11:07	Birmingham New Street	4h 10m	15:17	Glasgow Central	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:16 GMT.

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 £26, 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 - £100	Average duration9h 13m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£37 - £285	Average duration4h 17m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£26 - £34	Average duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Glasgow by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Glasgow?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Glasgow start from £37. The average price for this train route is around £60. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Glasgow?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Glasgow is 4h 17m, covering a distance of 252 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 5m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Glasgow route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Glasgow?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Glasgow departs at 07:07. And the latest train departs at 19:07.
Which is the best train operator from Birmingham to Glasgow?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Glasgow?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Birmingham to Glasgow?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Birmingham to Glasgow?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

27/11

£46

28/11

£135

Today

£51

30/11

£83

01/12

£36

02/12

£47

03/12

£47

04/12

£47

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Glasgow was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £36

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

You can expect to pay from £36 to £311 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Glasgow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £36, which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually CrossCountry 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.