Trains from Glasgow to Birmingham

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Today29 Apr
from US$86
Tomorrow30 Apr
from US$54
Wed1 May
from US$54
Thu2 May
Fri3 May
from US$60
Sat4 May
Sun5 May
Mon6 May
from US$119

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 29 April at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: 29 April at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    US$86
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: 29 April at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: 29 April at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    US$117
Train Glasgow to Birmingham: Trip Overview

Train Glasgow to Birmingham: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$70
Average train trip duration4h 28m
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure07:02
Distance252 miles
Latest train departure18:40
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

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

Glasgow to Birmingham Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains6
Earliest and Latest Train Departures07:02 - 18:40
Minimum PriceUS$54
Average Ticket PriceUS$70
Minimum Trip Duration4h6m
Average Train Trip Duration4h28m
Distance252 miles
Train Companies on This RouteAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry
Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Birmingham was searched and found on 28 Apr 2024 with a price of US$120

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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