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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€52
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€117
Fastest journey on Sep 19
4 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
4 h 10 m
Trains on Sep 19
27
Distance
406 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around €117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €52.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 27 trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM), including 7 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 406 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 6 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 4 h 18 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.
W33754 · W337514:26 AM4h40Glasgow Central (GLC)9:06 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€521One-way1 transfer- W337713:57 PM4h09Glasgow Central (GLC)8:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€521One-way0 transfers
- W336296:40 PM4h08Glasgow Central (GLC)10:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€521One-way0 transfers
- W33586 · W336295:30 PM5h18Glasgow Central (GLC)10:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€521One-way1 transfer
- W33545 · W336495:33 AM4h33Glasgow Central (GLC)10:06 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€611One-way1 transfer
- W337768:00 AM4h06Glasgow Central (GLC)12:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€941One-way0 transfers
- W336296:40 PM4h08Glasgow Central (GLC)10:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€521One-way0 transfers
- W337713:57 PM4h09Glasgow Central (GLC)8:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€521One-way0 transfers
- W3342711:56 AM4h10Glasgow Central (GLC)4:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€941One-way0 transfers
- W336495:48 AM4h18Glasgow Central (GLC)10:06 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€651One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow Central (GLC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, while a flight costs an average of €88.
Distance: 252 miles (406 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€84 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest | €88 Average price | €130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 44m 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 Glasgow Central (GLC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM):
A bus is €40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) costing on average €84.
A bus is €44 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) costing on average €88.
Other travel options to Birmingham New Street (BHM) take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 22m.
Bus takes on average 8h 56m.
The journey is about 22m faster (4h 22m by train vs 4h 44m by car) and roughly €46 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€84 vs €130). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Glasgow Central (GLC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Central (GLC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W33754 · W33751 | 4:26 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h40 | 9:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W33545 · W33649 | 5:33 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h33 | 10:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W33649 | 5:48 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h18 | 10:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33548 · W33686 | 6:29 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h37 | 11:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W33548 · W33686 | 6:29 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h37 | 11:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
 W84898+ G08185+ W29878 | 7:09 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 6h55 | 2:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| W33776 | 8:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h06 | 12:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33472 · W33693 | 8:38 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h28 | 1:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C01363 | 9:42 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h24 | 2:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 C14894+XC068600 · XC070100 · G01164 | 10:02 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 9h04 | 7:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3 transfers | |
| W33467 · W33398 | 10:40 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h26 | 3:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W83307+W33427 | 11:33 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h33 | 4:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W33704 · W33427 | 11:36 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h30 | 4:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W33427 | 11:56 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h10 | 4:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L88251+XC068400 · XC070000 · G01168 | On time 12:03 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 9h03 | 9:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3 transfers | |
| W84886+W33596 | 12:08 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h58 | 5:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W33446 · W33596 | 12:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h26 | 5:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W33460 · C01366 | 1:35 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h31 | 6:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W33460 · C01366 | 1:35 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h31 | 6:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C01366 | 1:42 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h24 | 6:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33687 · W33762 | 2:34 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h32 | 7:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W84921+W33771 | 3:08 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h58 | 8:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W33771 | 3:57 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h09 | 8:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33505 · W33654 | 4:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h26 | 9:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W33586 · W33629 | 5:30 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 5h18 | 10:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
W33586+ C16978 | 5:30 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h18 | 9:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W33629 | 6:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h08 | 10:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 but you can travel from only €22 by flight.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 17:40. The fastest train covers the 252 miles (406 km) distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 252 miles (406 km) |
Average train duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 5m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 5:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express trains will get you between Glasgow Central (GLC) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from €22. 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 Glasgow Central (GLC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Most Glasgow Central (GLC) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains use the Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow Central (GLC) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 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.
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