How much is the bus ticket from Glasgow to Birmingham?

The cheapest bus tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham start from $23. The average price for this route is around $52. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Glasgow to Birmingham?

The average bus travel time from Glasgow to Birmingham is 9h, covering a distance of 407 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Glasgow to Birmingham route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus , Megabus UK .

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

The earliest bus departs from Glasgow to Birmingham at 4:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Glasgow to Birmingham?

A bus trip from Glasgow to Birmingham generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Glasgow to Birmingham?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29754 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Glasgow to Birmingham?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Glasgow to Birmingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Glasgow to Birmingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Glasgow to Birmingham from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Glasgow to Birmingham on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20am	Glasgow	7h 30m	5:50pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	10:40pm	Glasgow	6h 5m	4:45am	Great Charles Street Queensway	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Buchanan Bus Station	9h 55m	5:15pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:18am	Newhouse Hotel Stop	9h 32m	5:50pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Buchanan Bus Station	7h 20m	6:10pm	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Birmingham on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20am	Glasgow	7h 30m	5:50pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	10:40pm	Glasgow	6h 5m	4:45am	Great Charles Street Queensway	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Buchanan Bus Station	9h 55m	5:15pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:18am	Newhouse Hotel Stop	9h 32m	5:50pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Buchanan Bus Station	7h 20m	6:10pm	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Birmingham on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10pm	Buchanan Bus Station	6h 10m	5:20am	Brunel Street	Cheapest
Bus	10:40pm	Glasgow	6h 5m	4:45am	Great Charles Street Queensway	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Buchanan Bus Station	9h 55m	5:15pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Glasgow	7h 30m	5:50pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	4:20am	Buchanan Bus Station	6h 20m	10:40am	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Birmingham on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40pm	Glasgow	6h 5m	4:45am	Great Charles Street Queensway	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:30am	Buchanan Bus Station	9h 45m	5:15pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Glasgow	7h 30m	5:50pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	4:20am	Buchanan Bus Station	6h 20m	10:40am	Brunel Street	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Buchanan Bus Station	9h 45m	5:15pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Birmingham on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	7h 30m	4:10pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:40pm	Glasgow	6h 5m	4:45am	Great Charles Street Queensway	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Buchanan Bus Station	9h 45m	5:15pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Glasgow	7h 30m	5:50pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	4:20am	Buchanan Bus Station	6h 20m	10:40am	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Birmingham on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	7h 30m	4:10pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:40pm	Glasgow	6h 5m	4:45am	Great Charles Street Queensway	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Buchanan Bus Station	9h 55m	5:15pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Glasgow	7h 30m	5:50pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Buchanan Bus Station	7h 20m	6:10pm	Brunel Street	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Birmingham on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	7h 30m	4:10pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:40pm	Glasgow	6h 5m	4:45am	Great Charles Street Queensway	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Buchanan Bus Station	9h 55m	5:15pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Glasgow	7h 30m	5:50pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Buchanan Bus Station	7h 20m	6:10pm	Brunel Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:42 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go 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 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

406 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $203	Average Duration9h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $521	Average Duration4h 27m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$53 - $85	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Glasgow and Birmingham?

Stops in Glasgow

A
Buchanan Bus Station
Buchanan Street Bus Station, Killermont St, Glasgow G2 3NW, UK
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Stops in Birmingham

A
Birmingham Airport
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B
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,755 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers have expressed positive feedback about traveling with National Express, highlighting the helpful and friendly driver, comfortable bus with good legroom, and overall smooth journey without delays. However, a minor delay due to traffic jam was mentioned in one review.

National Express Glasgow Birmingham recent customer reviews

Driver very nice and helpful. I offered to buy him a cup of tea but he wouldn't have one.

Jan E.

May 10, 2022

The bus was quite comfy with good leg room. Should be kept that way. It’s necessary for customers to have a good leg room over a long journey

Chukwuemeka A.

April 30, 2022

The bus was late beyond any drivers fault who did very well in heavy traffic delays for various reasons. He kept us informed which always helps.

Paul B.

October 23, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,564 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,284 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Customers have reported that the driving experience was smooth and enjoyable. However, there were some complaints about a group of three passengers being loud and obnoxious during the journey, specifically near Manchester.

Megabus Glasgow Birmingham recent customer reviews

I travelled from Glasgow to Birmingham and was not allowed off to stretch my legs or grab a coffee on the journey

Mary C.

April 22, 2025

The journey was fine up until Manchester a group of three were loud and obnoxious

Yvette E.

November 25, 2023

Bus broke down and it was a 3 hour wait at Preston while we waited for another bus. Driver was lovely and it wasn't really anyone's fault. 1* rating is because I'm tired and grumpy as it's nearly 11pm and I'm still not at my destination.

Lauren S.

November 20, 2023

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Glasgow to Birmingham by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Glasgow to Birmingham?
The cheapest bus tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham start from $23. The average price for this route is around $52. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Glasgow to Birmingham?
The average bus travel time from Glasgow to Birmingham is 9h, covering a distance of 407 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Glasgow to Birmingham route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Glasgow to Birmingham?
The earliest bus departs from Glasgow to Birmingham at 4:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Glasgow to Birmingham?
A bus trip from Glasgow to Birmingham generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Glasgow to Birmingham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29754 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Glasgow to Birmingham?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Glasgow to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Glasgow to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-07

$61

12-08

$51

Today

$46

12-10

$42

12-11

$49

12-12

$55

12-13

$47

12-14

$40

The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Birmingham was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $40

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

You can expect to pay from $40 to $89 for a bus ticket from Glasgow to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-12-14.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Glasgow to Birmingham?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time9h	Avg Price$52	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time4h 27m	Avg Price$117	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time5h 30m	Avg Price$55	Daily Departures1