4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham to Glasgow City
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
6 h 10 m
Average duration
7 h 42 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
402 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham to Glasgow City is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Glasgow City will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £36.
Of the 7 buses that leave Birmingham for Glasgow City every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 402 km distance in an average of 7 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 40 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.
0:056h10Birmingham6:15Glasgow (buchanan Bus Station)£361One-way0 changes- 13:407h30Birmingham21:10Glasgow (buchanan Bus Station)£361One-way0 changes
7:3011h05Birmingham18:35Buchanan Bus Station£451One-way0 changes- 12:009h40Birmingham21:40Buchanan Bus Station£451One-way0 changes
- 12:507h25Birmingham20:15Buchanan Bus Station£451One-way0 changes
- 0:056h10Birmingham6:15Glasgow (buchanan Bus Station)£361One-way0 changes
- 12:507h25Birmingham20:15Buchanan Bus Station£451One-way0 changes
- 13:407h30Birmingham21:10Glasgow (buchanan Bus Station)£361One-way0 changes
- 23:007h45Birmingham6:45Buchanan Bus Station£451One-way0 changes
- 12:009h40Birmingham21:40Buchanan Bus Station£451One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Glasgow City
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Glasgow City among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £215.
Distance: 402 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£43 Average Price Cheapest | £235 Average Price |
9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Birmingham to Glasgow City bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Glasgow City coaches for today, Monday 25 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22:30 Birmingham | 10h50 | 9:20 Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 23:00 Birmingham | 7h45 | 6:45 Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 26 May | |||||
| 0:05 Birmingham | 6h10 | 6:15 Glasgow (buchanan Bus Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:30 Birmingham | 11h05 | 18:35 Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:00 Birmingham | 9h40 | 21:40 Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:50 Birmingham | 7h25 | 20:15 Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:40 Birmingham | 7h30 | 21:10 Glasgow (buchanan Bus Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Glasgow City
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Buses from Birmingham to Glasgow City run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 402 km distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 402 km |
Average bus duration 8h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 6h 10m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Birmingham to Glasgow CityYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to Glasgow City with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £36. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Birmingham to Glasgow City coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Glasgow City by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow City, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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