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How to get from Birmingham to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Glasgow
Travel to Glasgow easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Glasgow.
There are 3 travel options from Birmingham to Glasgow: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Glasgow is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $18 (€16) compared to other travel options to Glasgow:
Taking a bus costs $44 (€39) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $62 (€56).
Taking a bus costs $38 (€35) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $56 (€51).
The fastest way to get to Glasgow from Birmingham is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 6 h 5 min.
Taking a train requires on average 4 h 5 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 252 miles (406 km) from Birmingham to Glasgow.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Glasgow is:
- 8 buses per day.
- 2 flights a day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Glasgow:
- Buses from Birmingham to Glasgow most often leave from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Flights from Birmingham to Glasgow most often leave from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street and arrive in Glasgow Central.
The following travel companies offer services from Birmingham to Glasgow:
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink for buses to Glasgow. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Megabus Birmingham to Glasgow tickets on Omio for $18 (€16).
- EasyJet can take you to Glasgow by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for easyJet from Birmingham to Glasgow for $62 (€56).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express or Cross Country to go to Glasgow by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Avanti West Coast Birmingham to Glasgow tickets on Omio for $56 (€51).
Yes, there are direct routes from Birmingham to Glasgow with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 8 direct buses a day to Glasgow with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink.
- You'll find 2 direct flights a day to Glasgow with easyJet.
Direct services to Glasgow tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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