The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Glasgow
- Cheapest price on 12 Nov
- €54
- Average ticket price on 12 Nov
- €129
- Fastest journey on 12 Nov
- 4 h 6 m
- Average journey duration on 12 Nov
- 4 h 9 m
- Trains on 12 Nov
- 37
- Distance
- 406 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Glasgow will cost around €129 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €54.
On Thu, 12 Nov, we found 37 trains from Birmingham to Glasgow, including 9 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 406 km distance in an average of 4 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 11 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.
W340467:07 AM 4h11 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 11:18 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) €54 1 One-way 0 changes
W34213 · W342066:05 AM 4h37 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 10:42 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) €54 1 One-way 1 change
W34144 · W342548:07 AM 4h58 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 1:05 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) €59 1 One-way 1 change
C013699:07 AM 4h08 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) €59 1 One-way 0 changes
W342887:07 PM 4h11 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 11:18 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) €63 1 One-way 0 changes
W342875:07 PM 4h06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 9:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) €97 1 One-way 0 changes
C013699:07 AM 4h08 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) €59 1 One-way 0 changes
W3393511:07 AM 4h10 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 3:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) €97 1 One-way 0 changes
W340467:07 AM 4h11 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 11:18 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) €54 1 One-way 0 changes
W342887:07 PM 4h11 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 11:18 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) €63 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Glasgow
Trains from Birmingham to Glasgow run on average 23 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 but you can travel from only €14 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:47, the last at 20:03. The fastest train covers the 406 km distance in 3h 54m.
Distance 406 km |
Average train duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3h 54m |
First train 1:47 AM |
Last train 8:03 PM |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 days |
Live departures
Birmingham to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34213 · W34206 | On time 6:05 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h37 | 10:42 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W34213+ W85165 | 6:05 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h30 | 10:35 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W34046 | 7:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h11 | 11:18 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00847+ C01369 | 8:01 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h14 | 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
G00847+ W34144+ W85170 | 8:01 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h39 | 12:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
G66987+ C01369+ C17750 | 8:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h12 | 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
W34144 · W34254 | 8:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h58 | 1:05 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W34144+ W85170 | 8:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h33 | 12:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
C01369 | 9:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h08 | 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33935+ C16990 | 9:52 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h25 | 3:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
G00851+ W33941+ W85179 | 10:01 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h38 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
G01062+ L87983 | 10:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h34 | 4:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
W33941+ W85179 | 10:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h32 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
G01064+ L87996 | 11:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h11 | 5:14 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
W33935 | 11:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h10 | 3:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00698 · G01064+ L87996 | 11:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h47 | 5:14 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
W34286+ W85188+ L12316 | 11:41 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h58 | 4:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
W34286 · W34187 | 12:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h54 | 5:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W34286+ W85188 | 12:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h32 | 4:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
C01372 | 1:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h14 | 5:21 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00706 · G01069+ L87766 | 1:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h50 | 7:18 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
W34292+ C18000 | 1:34 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h51 | 7:25 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W34290+ W85196+ P69432 | 1:41 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h58 | 6:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
W34290 · W34069 | 2:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h10 | 7:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W34290+ W85196 | 2:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h32 | 6:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
G01075 | 3:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h19 | 9:22 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34292 | 3:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h18 | 7:25 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34289+ W85206+ W70214 | 3:26 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h13 | 8:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
W34287+ W70214 | 3:26 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h47 | 9:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
G01080 | 4:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h12 | 10:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34289+ W85206 | 4:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h32 | 8:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W34287 | 5:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h06 | 9:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34288+ W70221 | 5:26 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h52 | 11:18 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
G00718 · G01082+ L87879 | 5:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h10 | 11:38 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 changes | |
G00888+ W34291 · C01320 | 5:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h43 | 11:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 changes | |
W34291 · C01320 | 6:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h06 | 11:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 change | |
W34288 | 7:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h11 | 11:18 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: Birmingham to Glasgow train
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Glasgow
Most Birmingham to Glasgow trains use the Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Birmingham Snow Hill from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Snow Hill train station facilities and services
Birmingham Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Birmingham Moor Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Moor Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham Moor Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham Moor Street. ATMs are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Moor Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Hillington East from Glasgow city centre
Hillington East is 6 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Hillington East train station facilities and services
Hillington East has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hillington East.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hillington East. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hillington East: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Hillington East: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hillington East: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramp to platform 1, level access from street to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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