Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 39 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
406 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Glasgow to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Birmingham will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 6 buses that leave Glasgow for Birmingham on Sat, Jul 19, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 19 the direct buses cover the 406 km distance in an average of 7 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jul 19 the slowest buses will take 9 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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 252 miles (406 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€42 Average price Cheapest | €135 Average price | €127 Average price |
7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:40 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 6h05 | 3:45 AM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 10:00 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 7h25 | 5:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Saturday, July 19 | |||||
![]() | Delayed 9:30 AM 6:30 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 9h45 | 4:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 7h30 | 3:10 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 7h30 | 4:50 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 9:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 10h45 | 8:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 252 miles (406 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
You can travel by bus from Glasgow to Birmingham with National Express, Megabus and FlixBus for as low as $18 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Glasgow - Birmingham bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
Glasgow to Birmingham bus information with National Express:
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Birmingham, Coach Station, located 2.4 miles (3.8 km) away from the city centre.
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