How do I get from Glasgow to Birmingham without flying?

You can travel between these two cities by bus or train. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most convenient and sustainable way. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

How long is the bus ride from Glasgow to Birmingham?

The travel time from Glasgow to Birmingham is about 8h 10m, although the fastest bus will take 6h 5m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 253 miles (407 km) that separate the two cities.

How far is Glasgow from Birmingham?

The distance between the two cities is 253 miles (407 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Glasgow to Birmingham?

Most of the buses traveling from Glasgow to Birmingham leave from Buchanan Bus Station and arrive at Coach Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Birmingham?

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Glasgow to Birmingham by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $16.

How much does a bus ticket from Glasgow to Birmingham cost?

The average bus ticket price from Glasgow to Birmingham is $32. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $16 and $112, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Gas Street Basin, Winterbourne House and Garden, Twycross Zoo and Jewellery Quarter.

Glasgow to Birmingham Bus Tickets

TodayApr 27

from $32

TomorrowApr 28

from $26

TueApr 29

from $20

WedApr 30

from $20

ThuMay 1

from $26

FriMay 2

from $28

SatMay 3

from $26

SunMay 4

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: April 28 at 11:30am
Departure city: Glasgow
Departure location: Buchanan Bus Station
Arrival time: April 28 at 7:40pm
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Coach Station
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 10m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: April 28 at 9:35pm
Departure city: Glasgow
Departure location: Buchanan Bus Station
Arrival time: April 29 at 3:40am
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Brunel Street
Operated by: Megabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 5m
Departure time: April 28 at 7:20am
Departure city: Glasgow
Departure location: Buchanan Bus Station
Arrival time: April 28 at 6:25pm
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Coach Station
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 5m
Departure time: April 28 at 11:05am
Departure city: Glasgow
Departure location: Buchanan Bus Station
Arrival time: April 28 at 6:35pm
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Brunel Street
Operated by: Megabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 30m
Departure time: April 28 at 10:30am
Departure city: Glasgow
Departure location: Glasgow
Arrival time: April 28 at 6:00pm
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 30m

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Compare 3 ways to go from Glasgow to Birmingham.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $112	Average Duration8h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$48 - $366	Average Duration4h 28m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $45	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the train from Glasgow to Birmingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 4 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

4h 28mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest ticket

10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Glasgow to Birmingham: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$32

Average bus trip duration8h 10m

Number of daily buses12

Earliest bus departure4:05am

Distance253 miles (407 km)

Latest bus departure11:55pm

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National Express

4/529,150 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers have expressed positive feedback about traveling with National Express, highlighting the helpful and friendly driver, comfortable bus with good legroom, and overall smooth journey without delays. However, a minor delay due to traffic jam was mentioned in one review.

National Express Glasgow Birmingham recent customer reviews

Driver very nice and helpful. I offered to buy him a cup of tea but he wouldn't have one.

Jan E.

May 10, 2022

The bus was quite comfy with good leg room. Should be kept that way. It’s necessary for customers to have a good leg room over a long journey

Chukwuemeka A.

April 30, 2022

The bus was late beyond any drivers fault who did very well in heavy traffic delays for various reasons. He kept us informed which always helps.

Paul B.

October 23, 2021

Megabus UK

3.5/54,162 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Customers have reported that the driving experience was smooth and enjoyable. However, there were some complaints about a group of three passengers being loud and obnoxious during the journey, specifically near Manchester.

Megabus Glasgow Birmingham recent customer reviews

I travelled from Glasgow to Birmingham and was not allowed off to stretch my legs or grab a coffee on the journey

Mary C.

April 22, 2025

The journey was fine up until Manchester a group of three were loud and obnoxious

Yvette E.

November 25, 2023

Bus broke down and it was a 3 hour wait at Preston while we waited for another bus. Driver was lovely and it wasn't really anyone's fault. 1* rating is because I'm tired and grumpy as it's nearly 11pm and I'm still not at my destination.

Lauren S.

November 20, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/58,413 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Infobus

4/5463 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, National Express, Sindbad, RegioJet, FlixTrain, KLR Bus

Glasgow to Birmingham Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Glasgow to Birmingham.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Glasgow to Birmingham from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Birmingham from Glasgow, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Glasgow and Birmingham?

Stops in Glasgow

A - Buchanan Bus Station

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Frequently asked questions for your trip Glasgow - Birmingham

How do I get from Glasgow to Birmingham without flying?
How long is the bus ride from Glasgow to Birmingham?
How far is Glasgow from Birmingham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Glasgow to Birmingham?
What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Birmingham?
How much does a bus ticket from Glasgow to Birmingham cost?
What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/25

$51

04/26

$46

Today

$32

04/28

$26

04/29

$20

04/30

$20

05/01

$26

05/02

$28

The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Birmingham was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $63 for a bus ticket from Glasgow to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-04-29.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Glasgow to Birmingham but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Glasgow to Birmingham, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Glasgow to Birmingham.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Glasgow to Birmingham?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time8h 10m	Avg Price$32	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 28m	Avg Price$114	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h 10m	Avg Price$32	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Glasgow by bus?

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Compare 3 ways to go from Glasgow to Birmingham.

Bus Glasgow to Birmingham: Trip Overview

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Glasgow to Birmingham Bus

Where are the popular stops in Glasgow and Birmingham?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Glasgow - Birmingham

How do I get from Glasgow to Birmingham without flying?

How long is the bus ride from Glasgow to Birmingham?

How far is Glasgow from Birmingham?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Glasgow to Birmingham?

What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Birmingham?

How much does a bus ticket from Glasgow to Birmingham cost?

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Glasgow to Birmingham?

Will you be returning to Glasgow by bus?

You can also go to Birmingham by train

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

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