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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.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 3:26 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h40 | 8:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 4:48 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h18 | 9:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h06 | 11:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:38 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h28 | 12:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h05 | 2:05 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:09 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h57 | 1:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 8:13 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 6h11 | 2:24 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:30 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h36 | 2:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
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Fastest Journey
4 h 6 m
Average
5 h 3 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
406 km
Of the 8 trains that leave Glasgow for Birmingham every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance 252 miles (406 km) |
Average train duration 5h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€51) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Train providers 4 |
Fastest train 4h 6m |
First train 04:26 |
Last train 18:40 |
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Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Glasgow to Birmingham train information with Virgin Trains:
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Glasgow Central, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Birmingham New Street, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.
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