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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
4 h 55 m
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
418 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
It's difficult to get from Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport without transferring at least once.
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. 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 $38, and a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 259 miles (418 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
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$82 Average price | $66 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 38m Average total duration 10h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport trains for tomorrow, Monday, March 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y38991+L02258 · W02947 | On time 8:06 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 5h20 | 1:26 PM Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 transfers | |
| W74545+C01381 | On time 8:42 AM Paisley St James (PYJ) | 5h44 | 2:26 PM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 transfer | |
| W74088+C01381 | On time 9:02 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 5h24 | 2:26 PM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 transfer | |
| W74553+L02262 · W01974 | On time 9:40 AM Paisley St James (PYJ) | 5h46 | 3:26 PM Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 transfers | |
| Y38633+L02262 · W01974 | On time 10:05 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 5h21 | 3:26 PM Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 transfers | |
| W74565+L02360 | On time 11:10 AM Paisley St James (PYJ) | 5h16 | 4:26 PM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 transfer | |
| Y40588+L02360 | On time 11:31 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 4h55 | 4:26 PM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 transfer | |
| W74570+L02263 · W02942 | On time 11:40 AM Paisley St James (PYJ) | 5h46 | 5:26 PM Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 transfers | |
| W74100+L02263 · W02942 | On time 12:00 PM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 5h26 | 5:26 PM Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 transfers | |
| W74576+C01382 | On time 12:40 PM Paisley St James (PYJ) | 5h46 | 6:26 PM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 transfer | |
| W74104+C01382 | On time 1:01 PM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 5h25 | 6:26 PM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 transfer | |
| W74584+W02487 · L02363 | On time 1:40 PM Paisley St James (PYJ) | 5h51 | 7:31 PM Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport
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Trains from Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $79 (€65) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 08:42, the last at 13:40. The fastest train covers the 259 miles (418 km) distance in 5h 16m.
Distance 259 miles (418 km) |
Average train duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€65) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 5h 16m |
First train 08:42 |
Last train 13:40 |
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FAQs: Trains from Glasgow International Airport to Birmingham International Airport
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