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- This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: 29 April atDeparture city: GlasgowDeparture location: Glasgow CentralArrival time: 29 April atDestination city: BirminghamDestination location: Birmingham New Street
- This trip is recommended because it is the: 2nd CheapestDeparture time: 29 April atDeparture city: GlasgowDeparture location: Glasgow CentralArrival time: 29 April atDestination city: BirminghamDestination location: Birmingham New Street
Train Glasgow to Birmingham: Trip Overview
Train Companies
Based on 30 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the timeliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Avanti West Coast ticket prices on this trip start at US$29.00
Avanti West Coast Glasgow Birmingham recent customer reviews
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Based on 29 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the power outlets. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at US$95.00
Glasgow to Birmingham Trains
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Information on this train trip
Daily Trains | 6 |
Earliest and Latest Train Departures | 07:02 - 18:40 |
Minimum Price | US$54 |
Average Ticket Price | US$70 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 4h6m |
Average Train Trip Duration | 4h28m |
Distance | 252 miles |
Train Companies on This Route | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry |
Frequently asked questions on the trip Glasgow - Birmingham
The average train ticket price from Glasgow to Birmingham is US$70. 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!
A train trip between Glasgow and Birmingham is around 4h 28m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 6m. This is the time it takes to travel the 253 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of trains from Glasgow to Birmingham can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6. 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.
When taking the train from Glasgow to Birmingham, you can travel comfortably and safely with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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.
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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