4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
10 h 25 m
Average duration
10 h 25 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
418 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 2 buses that leave Glasgow International Airport for Birmingham International Airport on Thu, Jun 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct buses cover the 418 km distance in an average of 10 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 25 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest buses will take 10 h 25 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.
7:55 PM10h25Glasgow International Airport6:20 AMBirmingham International Airport$571One-way0 transfers- 6:55 PM10h25Glasgow International Airport5:20 AMBirmingham International Airport$661One-way0 transfers
- 7:55 PM10h25Glasgow International Airport6:20 AMBirmingham International Airport$571One-way0 transfers
- 6:55 PM10h25Glasgow International Airport5:20 AMBirmingham International Airport$661One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare flight, bus, and train for Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 259 miles (418 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $97 Average price | $127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 52m Average total duration 10h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport costing on average $86 (€70).
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport costing on average $97 (€79).
Other travel options to Birmingham International Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 4m.
Bus takes on average 10h 22m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Live departures
Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport buses for tomorrow, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:55 PM Glasgow International Airport | 10h25 | 5:20 AM Birmingham International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:55 PM Glasgow International Airport | 10h25 | 6:20 AM Birmingham International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport
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Buses from Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 10h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:40, the last at 19:55. The fastest bus covers the 259 miles (418 km) distance in 9h 45m.
Distance 259 miles (418 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 45m |
First bus 8:40 AM |
Last bus 7:55 PM |
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FAQs: Bus from Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport
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