How much is the train ticket from Glasgow to Birmingham?

The cheapest train tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham start at $48. The average price for this train route is around $116. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Glasgow to Birmingham?

The average train trip from Glasgow to Birmingham takes 4h 27m and covers 407 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 6m and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators serve the Glasgow to Birmingham route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 7 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast , CrossCountry .

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

The earliest train from Glasgow to Birmingham departs at 7:35am. The latest train departs at 6:40pm.

What is the best train operator from Glasgow to Birmingham?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Glasgow to Birmingham?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Glasgow to Birmingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Glasgow to Birmingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Glasgow to Birmingham from $65

Next train departures

Next departures for Glasgow to Birmingham on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:57pm	Glasgow Central	4h 9m	8:06pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:00am	Glasgow Central	4h 6m	12:06pm	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:48am	Glasgow Central	6h 16m	2:04pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:00am	Glasgow Central	4h 6m	12:06pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:48am	Glasgow Central	6h 16m	2:04pm	Birmingham New 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
Train	3:57pm	Glasgow Central	4h 9m	8:06pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:00am	Glasgow Central	4h 6m	12:06pm	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:48am	Glasgow Central	7h 18m	3:06pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:00am	Glasgow Central	4h 6m	12:06pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:38am	Glasgow Central	4h 28m	1:06pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Birmingham on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:34pm	Glasgow Central	4h 18m	10:52pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	11:55am	Glasgow Central	4h 11m	4:06pm	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	9:46am	Glasgow Central	4h 20m	2:06pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	10:55am	Glasgow Central	7h 9m	6:04pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	9:46am	Glasgow Central	4h 20m	2:06pm	Birmingham New 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
Train	5:30pm	Glasgow Central	4h 36m	10:06pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:00am	Glasgow Central	4h 6m	12:06pm	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:48am	Glasgow Central	6h 16m	2:04pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:00am	Glasgow Central	4h 6m	12:06pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:48am	Glasgow Central	6h 16m	2:04pm	Birmingham New 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
Train	5:30pm	Glasgow Central	4h 36m	10:06pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:00am	Glasgow Central	4h 6m	12:06pm	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:48am	Glasgow Central	6h 16m	2:04pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:00am	Glasgow Central	4h 6m	12:06pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:48am	Glasgow Central	6h 16m	2:04pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Birmingham on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:30pm	Glasgow Central	4h 36m	10:06pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:00am	Glasgow Central	4h 6m	12:06pm	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:48am	Glasgow Central	6h 16m	2:04pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:00am	Glasgow Central	4h 6m	12:06pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:48am	Glasgow Central	6h 16m	2:04pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Birmingham on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:30pm	Glasgow Central	4h 36m	10:06pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:00am	Glasgow Central	4h 6m	12:06pm	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:48am	Glasgow Central	6h 16m	2:04pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:00am	Glasgow Central	4h 6m	12:06pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:48am	Glasgow Central	6h 16m	2:04pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags

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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 $52, 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 - $202	Average Duration9h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $518	Average Duration4h 27m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$52 - $85	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Train companies

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.2

Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Avanti West Coast ticket prices on this trip start at $48

Avanti West Coast Glasgow Birmingham recent customer reviews

Two long of a journey

Caroline T.

April 16, 2024

Time keeping

Tinashe M.

January 4, 2024

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi4.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Glasgow to Birmingham by train

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 train ticket from Glasgow to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham start at $48. The average price for this train route is around $116. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Glasgow to Birmingham?
The average train trip from Glasgow to Birmingham takes 4h 27m and covers 407 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 6m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Glasgow to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 7 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Glasgow to Birmingham?
The earliest train from Glasgow to Birmingham departs at 7:35am. The latest train departs at 6:40pm.
What is the best train operator from Glasgow to Birmingham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Glasgow to Birmingham?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Glasgow to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Glasgow to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12-09

$86

12-10

$247

Today

$247

12-12

$154

12-13

$86

12-14

$86

12-15

$85

12-16

$65

The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Birmingham was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $65

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 $65 to $582 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 $65 which is on 2025-12-16.