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The cheapest and fastest buses from Glasgow to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for Apr 24

Cheapest price

€25

Average price

€37

Fastest journey

6 h 5 m

Average duration

6 h 55 m

Buses per day

Distance

406 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus 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 €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.

Fast buses

Of the 9 buses that leave Glasgow for Birmingham every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Apr 24 the direct buses cover the 406 km distance in an average of 6 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .

The slowest buses will take 7 h 30 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.

NX590

08:40AM7h30

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

04:10PMBirmingham, Coach Station

€251One-way

0 transfers

NX182

11:30AM8h10

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

07:40PMBirmingham, Coach Station

€271One-way

0 transfers

NX183

07:20AM11h05

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

06:25PMBirmingham, Coach Station

€331One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

10:30AM7h30

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

06:00PMBirmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway

€341One-way

0 transfers

11:05AM7h30

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

06:35PMBirmingham

€371One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.

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Most popular Bus	Train	Flight
€32 Average price Cheapest	€137 Average price	€122 Average price
7h 25m Average duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 36m Average duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 8m Average duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest	1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Glasgow to Birmingham bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday, April 23

Last updated at 12:01 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
NX180	6:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	10h50	5:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
	8:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	6h05	2:40 AM Birmingham	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	9:40 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	6h05	3:45 AM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway	0 transfersDirect
NX181	10:00 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	7h25	5:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
Thursday, April 24
NX183	6:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	11h05	5:25 PM Birmingham, Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	9:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	7h30	5:00 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway	0 transfersDirect
	10:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	7h30	5:35 PM Birmingham	0 transfersDirect
NX182	10:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	8h10	6:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Birmingham

United Kingdom

Buses from Glasgow to Birmingham run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €17 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

406 km

Average bus duration

6h 55m

Cheapest ticket price

€17

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

6h 5m

First bus

09:00

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Coach companies: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus Glasgow to Birmingham

Find the best coaches between Glasgow and Birmingham with Omio's travel partners National Express, Megabus and FlixBus from €14. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Glasgow - Birmingham coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Coach information from Glasgow to Birmingham with National Express:

Average Duration: 7 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: €18

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Glasgow to Birmingham coach information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 6 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: €14

FAQs: Bus from Glasgow to Birmingham

FAQs: Take the bus from Glasgow to Birmingham with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Birmingham.

Cheap coach tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham can start from as little as €17 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Glasgow to Birmingham is €32; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Glasgow to Birmingham coach travel time is 6 h 5 min for the 406 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Glasgow to Birmingham leaves at 09: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Glasgow to Birmingham leaves at 23: 55.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Glasgow to Birmingham without having to change trains with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. There are 8 direct coaches from Glasgow to Birmingham each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a coach from Glasgow to Birmingham, you can count on National Express, Megabus or FlixBus for the best way to get you to Birmingham. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Glasgow and Birmingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Birmingham, Coach Station, located 2.4 miles (3.8 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from Glasgow to Birmingham is December.

You have options as you can travel to Birmingham from Glasgow 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.

No, the coach from Glasgow to Birmingham has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Glasgow to Birmingham.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Glasgow to Birmingham.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Glasgow to Birmingham.

No, luggage for the coach from Glasgow to Birmingham needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Glasgow to Birmingham.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Glasgow to Birmingham.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Glasgow to Birmingham.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Glasgow to Birmingham.

Popular bus stations from Glasgow to Birmingham

Glasgow

Birmingham

The major bus station for departures in Glasgow is Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station for your trip from Glasgow to Birmingham.

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