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

The cheapest train tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham start from £27. The average price for this train route is around £84. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Glasgow to Birmingham?

The average train journey time from Glasgow to Birmingham is 4h 27m, covering a distance of 252 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 6m and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators serve the Glasgow to Birmingham route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast , CrossCountry .

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

The earliest train from Glasgow to Birmingham departs at 07:36. And the latest train departs at 18:40.

Which is the best train operator from Glasgow to Birmingham?

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 Glasgow to Birmingham?

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 Glasgow to Birmingham?

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 Glasgow to Birmingham?

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 Glasgow to Birmingham from £35

Next train departures

Next departures from Glasgow to Birmingham on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:57	Glasgow Central	4h 9m	20:06	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:00	Glasgow Central	4h 6m	12:06	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	08:38	Glasgow Central	4h 28m	13:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:38	Glasgow Central	4h 28m	13:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:37	Glasgow Central	4h 29m	14:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Glasgow to Birmingham on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:55	Glasgow Central	4h 11m	20:06	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	11:55	Glasgow Central	4h 11m	16:06	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	09:46	Glasgow Central	4h 20m	14:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	10:34	Glasgow Central	4h 32m	15:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	11:55	Glasgow Central	4h 11m	16:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Glasgow to Birmingham on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:30	Glasgow Central	4h 36m	22:06	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:00	Glasgow Central	4h 6m	12:06	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	08:00	Glasgow Central	4h 6m	12:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:38	Glasgow Central	4h 28m	13:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:38	Glasgow Central	4h 28m	13:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Glasgow to Birmingham on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:30	Glasgow Central	4h 36m	22:06	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:00	Glasgow Central	4h 6m	12:06	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:48	Glasgow Central	6h 16m	14:04	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:00	Glasgow Central	4h 6m	12:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:48	Glasgow Central	6h 16m	14:04	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Glasgow to Birmingham on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:30	Glasgow Central	4h 36m	22:06	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:00	Glasgow Central	4h 6m	12:06	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:48	Glasgow Central	6h 16m	14:04	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:00	Glasgow Central	4h 6m	12:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:48	Glasgow Central	6h 16m	14:04	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Glasgow to Birmingham on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:40	Glasgow Central	4h 27m	23:07	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:00	Glasgow Central	4h 6m	12:06	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:48	Glasgow Central	6h 16m	14:04	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:00	Glasgow Central	4h 6m	12:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:48	Glasgow Central	6h 16m	14:04	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Glasgow to Birmingham on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:30	Glasgow Central	4h 36m	22:06	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:00	Glasgow Central	4h 6m	12:06	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:48	Glasgow Central	6h 16m	14:04	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:00	Glasgow Central	4h 6m	12:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:48	Glasgow Central	6h 16m	14:04	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 16:27 GMT.

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.

1carpool per day

5h 20mAverage duration

252 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£13 - £121	Average duration9h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£27 - £330	Average duration4h 27m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£24 - £50	Average duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Avanti West Coast ticket prices on this trip start at £27

Avanti West Coast Glasgow Birmingham recent customer reviews

Two long of a journey

Caroline T.

16 April 2024

Time keeping

Tinashe M.

4 January 2024

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 Glasgow to Birmingham 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 Glasgow to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham start from £27. The average price for this train route is around £84. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Glasgow to Birmingham?
The average train journey time from Glasgow to Birmingham is 4h 27m, covering a distance of 252 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 6m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Glasgow to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Glasgow to Birmingham?
The earliest train from Glasgow to Birmingham departs at 07:36. And the latest train departs at 18:40.
Which is the best train operator from Glasgow to Birmingham?
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 Glasgow to Birmingham?
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 Glasgow to Birmingham?
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 Glasgow to Birmingham?
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

26/11

£133

27/11

£82

Today

£124

29/11

£55

30/11

£82

01/12

£47

02/12

£35

03/12

£42

The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Birmingham was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £35

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

You can expect to pay from £35 to £271 for a train ticket from Glasgow to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £35, which is on 2025-12-02.