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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum and gallery with fine art, Birmingham history and global collections in a landmark building.
Cheapest price on Oct 12
$49
Average ticket price on Oct 12
$49
Fastest journey on Oct 12
6 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Oct 12
8 h 33 m
Buses on Oct 12
5
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 $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
On Mon, Oct 12, we found 5 buses from Glasgow to Birmingham, including 5 direct services.
On Mon, Oct 12 the direct buses cover the 406 km distance in an average of 8 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
On Mon, Oct 12 the slowest buses will take 10 h 55 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.
NX183
NX181
NX180
NX590
FlixBus
FlixBus
NX181
NX590
NX180
NX183Buses from Glasgow to Birmingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 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 5m.
Distance 252 miles (406 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 70 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Birmingham buses for today, Sunday, October 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX590 | 8:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 7h30 | 4:10 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 7h30 | 5:50 PM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX183 | 10:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 10h45 | 9:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX180 | 7:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 10h50 | 6:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 6h05 | 4:45 AM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX181 | 11:00 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 7h25 | 6:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major city museum and gallery with fine art, Birmingham history and global collections in a landmark building.
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Restored canal-side quarter with waterside walks, bars, heritage buildings and easy access to major venues.
Lively canal junction area with historic warehouses, footbridges and one of Birmingham's best urban walks.
Creative district known for street art, independent culture, music heritage and alternative city energy.
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Michelin-starred fine dining by Aktar Islam, known for modern Indian tasting menus in an elegant canal-side setting.
Refined modern British restaurant with inventive tasting menus and polished service in a smart city-centre dining room.
Celebrated Indian vegetarian restaurant in Sparkbrook, loved for dosas, chaats and sweets in a busy casual setting.
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Birmingham Coach Station -> Birmingham New Street, Birmingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Birmingham by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Glasgow to Birmingham buses use the Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Birmingham bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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, Comet Road (Airport) is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurants available in the airport terminal.
Free WiFi available. ATMs are aTMs available inside the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport).
Available at Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport): Facilities accessible for disabled persons.
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