Trains tickets from Birmingham to Glasgow

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TodayMay 4
from $62
TomorrowMay 5
from $123
TueMay 6
from $68
WedMay 7
from $62
ThuMay 8
from $62
FriMay 9
from $68
SatMay 10
SunMay 11

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: Glasgow
    Destination location: Glasgow Central
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: Glasgow
    Destination location: Glasgow Central
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: Glasgow
    Destination location: Glasgow Central
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: Glasgow
    Destination location: Glasgow Central
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Glasgow.

Average Price$16 - $134Average Duration8h
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$54 - $365Average Duration4h 55m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$30 - $63Average Duration5h
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Birmingham to Glasgow

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Glasgow. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
5hAverage Duration
$30Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Train Birmingham to Glasgow: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$83
Average train trip duration4h 55m
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure7:07am
Distance252 miles (406 km)
Latest train departure7:07pm

Birmingham to Glasgow Train

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

Best price found
05/02
No data
05/03
$123
Today
$62
05/05
$123
05/06
$68
05/07
$62
05/08
$62
05/09
$68
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Birmingham to Glasgow was searched and found on May 4, 2025 with a price of $62

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 $62 to $348 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 $62 which is on 2025-05-08.

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 Birmingham and Glasgow is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Glasgow.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Glasgow, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Birmingham and Glasgow compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Birmingham to Glasgow, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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 traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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