- Must visit
Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price on Oct 15
$45
Average ticket price on Oct 15
$53
Fastest journey on Oct 15
6 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Oct 15
7 h 32 m
Buses on Oct 15
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 $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
On Thu, Oct 15, we found 7 buses from Birmingham to Glasgow, including 6 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 15 the direct buses cover the 406 km distance in an average of 7 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 10 m .
On Thu, Oct 15 the slowest buses will take 8 h 50 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.
FlixBus
NX183
NX180
NX590
NX181
FlixBus
NX590
FlixBus
NX181
FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Birmingham to Glasgow run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€14) 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 $16 (€14) |
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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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 91 days |
| 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, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Glasgow buses for today, Wednesday, October 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX180 | 10:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 10h50 | 9:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, October 15 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:05 AM Birmingham | 6h10 | 6:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX183 | 7:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 11h05 | 6:35 PM 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 | 7h30 | 9:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Birmingham | 8h50 | 6:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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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.
Birmingham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple fast food and cafes inside
Free Wi-Fi available within the station. ATMs are multiple ATMs available inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham.
Available at Birmingham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
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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