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Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price on Aug 31
€46
Average ticket price on Aug 31
€59
Fastest journey on Aug 31
6 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Aug 31
7 h 15 m
Buses on Aug 31
7
Distance
406 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Glasgow will cost around €59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €46.
On Mon, Aug 31, we found 7 buses from Birmingham to Glasgow, including 6 direct services.
On Mon, Aug 31 the direct buses cover the 406 km distance in an average of 7 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 10 m .
On Mon, Aug 31 the slowest buses will take 7 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NX181
NX590
NX180
FlixBus
NX590
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FlixBus
NX181Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, while a train costs an average of €97.
Distance: 252 miles (406 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€35 Average price Cheapest | €97 Average price | €56 Average price | €131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Glasgow:
A bus is €21 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Glasgow costing on average €56.
A bus is €62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Glasgow costing on average €97.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 47m.
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
Tickets start at around €35 compared to roughly €131 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €96. The journey takes 8h 40m versus 4h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €93 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €60 |
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Glasgow buses for today, Sunday, August 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX181 | 11:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 7h45 | 6:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 31 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:05 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 6h10 | 6:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX590 | 12:50 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 7h25 | 8:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 7h30 | 9:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Birmingham | 8h10 | 10:20 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:55 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 7h25 | 10:20 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Birmingham to Glasgow run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 252 miles (406 km) distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 252 miles (406 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 6h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Most Birmingham to Glasgow buses use the Birmingham, Coach Station to Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Glasgow bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. ATMs are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Bus stops are wheelchair accessible.
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station), Coffee Express (in the station), Fast Bites (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
Available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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