Train tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham

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Next departures from Glasgow to Birmingham on 3 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Avanti West Coast
    Glasgow Central
    Birmingham New StreetCheapest
    Avanti West Coast
      Glasgow Central
      Birmingham New StreetFastest
      CrossCountry
        Glasgow Central
        Birmingham New StreetNo tags
        Avanti West Coast
          Glasgow Central
          Birmingham New StreetNo tags
          CrossCountry
            Glasgow Central
            Birmingham New StreetNo tags

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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 US$33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            1carpool per day
            5h 20mAverage duration
            406 kmDistance
            17kgCO₂ emissions
            Average priceUS$17 - US$135Average duration7h 31m
            10kg CO₂e
            Average priceUS$35 - US$430Average duration4h 27m
            10kg CO₂e
            Carpool
            Average priceUS$33 - US$65Average duration5h 20m
            17kg CO₂e

            Train Glasgow to Birmingham: Trip Overview

            Please note, this information is subject to change.

            Average ticket priceUS$113
            Average train trip duration4h 27m
            Number of daily trains8
            Earliest train departure07:36
            Distance406 km
            Latest train departure18:40

            Glasgow to Birmingham Train

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            Whether it is train tickets or first class train tickets going to Birmingham from Glasgow, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

            Frequently asked questions on the trip Glasgow - Birmingham

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

              The average train ticket price from Glasgow to Birmingham is US$113. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

            2. How long is the train trip from Glasgow to Birmingham?

              A train trip between Glasgow and Birmingham is around 4h 27m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 6m. This is the time it takes to travel the 407 km that separates the two cities.

            3. How many daily train are there between Glasgow and Birmingham?

              The number of trains from Glasgow to Birmingham can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Glasgow to Birmingham by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

            4. Which train companies travel from Glasgow to Birmingham?

              When taking the train from Glasgow to Birmingham, you can travel comfortably and safely with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry.

            Find cheapest prices for trains

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

            Best price found
            31/10
            US$175
            01/11
            US$172
            Today
            US$158
            03/11
            US$59
            04/11
            US$59
            05/11
            US$59
            06/11
            US$54
            07/11
            US$69
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Glasgow to Birmingham was searched and found on 06 Nov 2025 with a price of US$54

            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 US$54 to US$349 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 US$54, which is on 2025-11-06.

            About Train Travel

            Train Travel Tips

            Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Glasgow and Birmingham is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Birmingham.

            Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Birmingham you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

            By choosing the train between Glasgow and Birmingham, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

            Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Glasgow to Birmingham.

            Did you know?

            Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

            The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

            The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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