The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price on Oct 20
$64
Average ticket price on Oct 20
$103
Fastest journey on Oct 20
4 h 29 m
Average journey duration on Oct 20
4 h 39 m
Trains on Oct 20
16
Distance
406 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 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 Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around $103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
It's difficult to get from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) without transferring at least once.
W34200 · W34268+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central4:20 PM4h46Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)9:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$641One-way2 transfers
W34259 · W33861+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central6:20 PM4h47Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)11:07 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$641One-way2 transfers
W33999+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central3:37 PM4h29Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)8:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$641One-way1 transfer
W34050 · W00587+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central2:14 PM4h53Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)7:07 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$701One-way2 transfers
W34195 · W34219+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central5:10 PM4h56Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)10:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$701One-way2 transfers
W33999+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central3:37 PM4h29Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)8:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$641One-way1 transfer
W34160+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central11:36 AM4h30Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)4:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$791One-way1 transfer
C01362+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central9:20 AM4h46Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)2:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$751One-way1 transfer
W34063 · W34124+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central12:20 PM4h46Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)5:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$1151One-way2 transfers
W34200 · W34268+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central4:20 PM4h46Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)9:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$641One-way2 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $86 but you can travel from only $32 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 18:45. The fastest train covers the 252 miles (406 km) distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 252 miles (406 km) |
Average train duration 5h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 5h 50m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 6:45 PM |
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Live departures
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Monday, October 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C01989+ G00842+ L87962 | Delayed 4:22 PM 2:15 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 9h13 | 11:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
W34195 · W34219+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | Delayed 4:30 PM 5:10 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h56 | 10:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
W34259 · W33861+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | Delayed 5:40 PM 6:20 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h47 | 11:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
C01960+ G15880+ G00997+ L87799 | Delayed 7:46 PM 7:45 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 11h12 | 6:57 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3 transfers | |
| Tuesday, October 20 | |||||
L87758+ W29868 | 6:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h04 | 12:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
L87806+ G01148 | 8:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h04 | 2:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W34039 · W33933 | 8:18 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h48 | 1:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W34039 · W33933 | 8:18 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h48 | 1:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ C01362 | 9:20 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h46 | 2:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
L87861+ G80055+ W29935 | 9:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h43 | 3:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W34160 | 11:36 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h30 | 4:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
L87922+ G80067+ W29937 | 11:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h42 | 5:27 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W34063 · W34124 | 12:20 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h46 | 5:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ C01365 | 1:18 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h48 | 6:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W34050 · W00587 | 2:14 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h53 | 7:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W33999 | 3:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h29 | 8:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W34200 · W34268 | 4:20 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h46 | 9:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 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 Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Most Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains use the Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 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 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 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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