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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$156
Fastest journey
4 h 6 m
Average duration
4 h 9 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
406 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Central (GLC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Central (GLC) will cost around $156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 33 trains that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for Glasgow Central (GLC) on Fri, Aug 28, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 28 the 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 .
On Fri, Aug 28 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.
W34283 · W342065:30 AM5h12Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:42 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$591One-way1 transfer- W340467:07 AM4h11Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:18 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$761One-way0 transfers
- W34291 · C013216:07 PM5h06Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:13 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$761One-way1 transfer
- W34291 · W342886:07 PM5h11Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:18 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$761One-way1 transfer
- W34288+
C180026:34 PM4h44Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:18 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$851One-way1 transfer
- W342875:07 PM4h06Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:13 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1161One-way0 transfers
- C013699:07 AM4h08Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:15 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1841One-way0 transfers
- W3393511:07 AM4h10Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:17 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1891One-way0 transfers
- W340467:07 AM4h11Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:18 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$761One-way0 transfers
- W342887:07 PM4h11Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:18 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Central (GLC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 252 miles (406 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $162 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Central (GLC):
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Central (GLC) costing on average $71 (€57).
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Central (GLC) costing on average $73 (€59).
Other travel options to Glasgow Central (GLC) take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
Tickets start at around $73 (€59) compared to roughly $162 (€130) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $89 (€72). The journey takes 5h 4m versus 4h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trains for today, Thursday, August 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 W85165+W34213 | Delayed 7:01 AM 6:05 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h30 | 10:35 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W34046 | On time 7:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h11 | 11:18 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W85170+W34144 | Delayed 9:06 AM 8:07 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h33 | 12:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| C01369 | On time 9:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h08 | 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W85179+W33941 | Delayed 11:03 AM 10:07 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h32 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W33935 | On time 11:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h10 | 3:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 G00698+ G80228+ L88001+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | On time 11:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h24 | 5:51 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
| G00869_G01067+W84261 | On time 12:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h54 | 6:57 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| G00869_G01067+L88015+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 12:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h30 | 6:33 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
| W85188+W34286 | Delayed 1:05 PM 12:07 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h32 | 4:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| C01372 | On time 1:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h14 | 5:21 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00706+G80241+L87773+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | On time 1:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h23 | 7:51 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
| W85196+W34290 | Delayed 3:04 PM 2:07 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h32 | 6:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| G01075 | On time 3:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h19 | 9:22 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34292 | On time 3:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h18 | 7:25 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01080 | On time 4:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h12 | 10:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W85206+W34289 | Delayed 5:03 PM 4:07 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h32 | 8:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| G00716 · G01080 | On time 4:25 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h50 | 10:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W34287 | On time 5:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h06 | 9:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34291 · C01320 | On time 6:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h06 | 11:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W34291 · W34288 | On time 6:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h11 | 11:18 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W34288+C18002 | Delayed 7:09 PM 6:34 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h44 | 11:18 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W34288 | On time 7:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h11 | 11:18 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00934+C24994+G80191+L87828 | On time 10:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 11h23 | 9:53 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4 transfers | |
| Friday, August 28 | |||||
| W34283 · W34206 | 5:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h12 | 10:42 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| W85165+W34213 | 6:05 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h30 | 10:35 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
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Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Central (GLC) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:34, the last at 18:07. The fastest train covers the 252 miles (406 km) distance in 4h 6m.
Distance 252 miles (406 km) |
Average train duration 5h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 6m |
First train 4:34 AM |
Last train 6:07 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Glasgow Central (GLC) from $24 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Central (GLC) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow Central (GLC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Most Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trains use the Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Glasgow Central (GLC) 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 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.
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