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Glasgow to Birmingham Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham, starting from BHD 11.690 and averaging BHD 12.260. 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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Tue, Jul 8
From BHD 22.350
Wed, Jul 9
From BHD 19.480
Thu, Jul 10
From BHD 11.690
Fri, Jul 11
From BHD 16.410
Sat, Jul 12
From BHD 16.660
Sun, Jul 13
From BHD 17.940
Mon, Jul 14
From BHD 11.690

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
04:28 Glasgow Central	09:06 Birmingham New Street	4h 38m, Changes required	Find Tickets
05:48 Glasgow Central	10:06 Birmingham New Street	4h 18m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:29 Glasgow Central	11:07 Birmingham New Street	4h 38m, Changes required	Find Tickets
06:48 Glasgow Central	13:06 Birmingham New Street	6h 18m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:48 Glasgow Central	14:04 Birmingham New Street	6h 16m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:00 Glasgow Central	12:06 Paris	4h 6m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Glasgow to Birmingham Train Route Details

First train

04:28

Last train

20:06

Departure station

Glasgow

Arrival station

Birmingham

Journey time

4h 6m

Distance

407 km

Price

BHD 11.690*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains

How to book cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Glasgow to Birmingham for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Glasgow to Birmingham, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Glasgow to Birmingham Train Ticket Types

Save money on your trip from Glasgow to Birmingham with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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Glasgow to Birmingham Train prices and times

Glasgow to Birmingham Train Route Details