The cheapest and fastest coaches from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
7 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
406 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 1 buses that leave Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 406 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 30 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £52.
Distance: 406 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£24 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price | £60 Average Price |
8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) coaches for today, Friday 13 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:30 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 10h55 | 21:25 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:40 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h05 | 04:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Buses from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 10:20, the last at 22:40. The fastest coach covers the 406 km distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 406 km |
Average bus duration 8h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 10:20 |
Last bus 22:40 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)You can travel by bus between Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- 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).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- 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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