Trains from Glasgow to Birmingham from $27.69*

Trains from Glasgow to Birmingham from $27.69*

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Glasgow to Birmingham Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham, starting from $27.69 and averaging $136.10. The entire journey takes no more than 4h 6m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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05:48
Glasgow Central
10:06
Birmingham New Street
4h 18m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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06:29
Glasgow Central
11:07
Birmingham New Street
4h 38m, Changes requiredAvanti West Coast
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07:48
Glasgow Central
14:04
Birmingham New Street
6h 16m, DirectCrossCountry
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08:00
Glasgow Central
12:06
Birmingham New Street
4h 6m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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08:38
Glasgow Central
13:06
Birmingham New Street
4h 28m, Changes requiredAvanti West Coast
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09:36
Glasgow Central
14:06
Paris
4h 30m, Changes requiredAvanti West Coast
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Glasgow to Birmingham Train Route Details

The Glasgow to Birmingham train ticket is from $27.69. The average travel time is 4h 6m, covering a distance of approximately 406 mile. There are usually 20 daily trains provided by Avanti West Coast,CrossCountry,ScotRail. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
04:28
Last train
Last train
20:45
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
4h 6m
Distance
Distance
406 mile
Price
Price
$27.69*

Glasgow to Birmingham Train Travel Guide

Glasgow to Birmingham Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Birmingham

Take a look at the basic information from Glasgow to Birmingham, departing from Glasgow Central. It takes approximately 4h 6m to arrive at Birmingham New Street.

Book cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham

It doesn’t need to be difficult to find cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham. If you know where to look and how to take advantage of available discounts and travel options, then saving money with Trip.com becomes second nature. Here are some of our top tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

How can you make your journey from Glasgow to Birmingham cheaper? One option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around an extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from A to B, you can split the route into two sections: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket.

Traveling during off-peak hours

The important thing to note about Off-Peak train tickets is the designated off-peak time. In large cities and towns, the off-peak time for train travel from Glasgow to Birmingham usually starts at 9:30 am from Monday to Friday, while in other areas it starts at 9:00 am. By planning your journey during these off-peak hours, you can take advantage of cheaper and more comfortable train fares, ensuring a smoother travel experience and avoiding the crowded peak hours.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards available to cater to different groups of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

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