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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum and gallery with fine art, Birmingham history and global collections in a landmark building.
Cheapest price on Oct 10
$83
Average ticket price on Oct 10
$129
Fastest journey on Oct 10
4 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
4 h 10 m
Trains on Oct 10
26
Distance
406 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Birmingham will cost around $129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
On Sat, Oct 10, we found 26 trains from Glasgow to Birmingham, including 7 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 10 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, Oct 10 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.
W33505+
C16977 · W88085
W33771+
C16973 · W88057
G01151+
L87094
G01167+
L87957
G01162+
L87925
W33776
W33629
W33427
W33771
W33649Trains from Glasgow to Birmingham run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€28) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:47, the last at 20:03. The fastest train covers the 252 miles (406 km) distance in 3h 56m.
Distance 252 miles (406 km) |
Average train duration 4h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€28) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 56m |
First train 1:47 AM |
Last train 8:03 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Birmingham trains for today, Friday, October 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34160+ L88733 | Delayed 11:13 AM 10:58 AMGlasgow Central (GLC) | 5h08 | 4:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
W34160 | On time 11:56 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h10 | 4:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34063 · W34124 | On time 12:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h26 | 5:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
C01365 | On time 1:38 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h28 | 6:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00842+ L87962+ C01989 | Delayed 7:41 PM 2:15 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 9h13 | 11:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
W34050 · W00587 | On time 2:34 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h33 | 7:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
W33999 | On time 3:57 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h09 | 8:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00842+ C01989+ L87994 | Delayed 7:41 PM 4:15 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 7h13 | 11:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
W34200 · W34268 | On time 4:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h26 | 9:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
W34195 · W34219 | On time 5:30 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h36 | 10:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
W34259 · W33801 | On time 6:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h27 | 11:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, October 10 | |||||
W33754 · W33751 | 4:26 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h40 | 9:06 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 | |
W33776 | 8:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h06 | 12:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33776+ C16933 · W88129 | 8:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h32 | 12:32 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 transfers | |
W33472 · W33693 | 8:38 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h28 | 1:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
G01151+ L87094 | 9:40 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 6h24 | 4:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
C01363 | 9:42 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h24 | 2:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02030+ G01156+ L87876 | 10:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h51 | 5:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
W33467 · W33398 | 10:40 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h26 | 3:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Birmingham 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Glasgow to Birmingham trains use the Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham Snow Hill. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
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 storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
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 options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Argyle Street has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Argyle Street.
Ticket office support is available at Argyle Street.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Argyle Street: Parking.
Available at Argyle Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Argyle Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - escalators & stairs to below ground Island platform, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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 options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
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 storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
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 options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
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.
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
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 options are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham Moor Street. ATMs are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
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