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Glasgow to Birmingham bus with National Express

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Cheap coach tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 17 Feb

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Megabus
21:356h05
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
03:40Birmingham
£251One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Megabus
11:057h30
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
18:35Birmingham
£251One-way
0 changes
2nd Cheapest
FlixBus
10:307h30
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
18:00Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
£271One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
22:406h05
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
04:45Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
£291One-way
0 changes

Glasgow to Birmingham bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday 17 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station7h30 18:00 Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus11:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station7h30 18:35 Birmingham0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus21:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station6h05 03:40 Birmingham0 changesDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
22:40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station6h05 04:45 Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway0 changesDirect

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Bus times from Glasgow to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 17 Feb

Fastest Journey

6 h 5 m

Average

6 h 48 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

406 km

Of the 4 buses that leave Glasgow for Birmingham every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
FlixBus
22:406h05
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
04:45Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
£291One-way
0 changes
Fastest
Megabus
21:356h05
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
03:40Birmingham
£251One-way
0 changes
2nd Fastest
FlixBus
10:307h30
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
18:00Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
£271One-way
0 changes
2nd Fastest
Megabus
11:057h30
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
18:35Birmingham
£251One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Birmingham

Buses from Glasgow to Birmingham run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 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
7h 1m
Cheapest ticket price
£14
Buses per day
8
Direct buses
8
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
6h 5m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:55
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

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

Buy your official National Express, Megabus and FlixBus coach tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham from £13 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

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: £16

Buses from Glasgow to Birmingham: Journey Details

Finding buses from Glasgow to Birmingham has never been easier, and there are several to choose from each day. Megabus runs two buses each day, one departing in the afternoon and one at night. The route is also covered by National Express, and buses depart every two to three hours from early morning till the evening. Both operators offer a direct service though Megabus is the faster of the two. Megabus coaches take approximately 5 hours to reach Birmingham on the night time route and about 6 hours during the day. A journey with National Express takes between 6 and 8 hours depending on the service chosen.

Taking the Bus from Glasgow

Buses from Glasgow to Birmingham depart from Buchanan Street Bus station which is conveniently located in the city centre. All areas of the station are easily accessible by wheelchair, and though that station is open for 24 hours each day the concourse is only open from early morning till late in the evening. Local bus services run from all areas of Glasgow to the station, and there is parking available nearby for those who wish to arrive by car.

Getting into Birmingham

Visitors flock to Birmingham for shopping that rivals London and great nightlife and entertainment. The city also boasts an extensive network of canals, with more miles of navigable waterway than Amsterdam or Venice. National Express buses from Glasgow to Birmingham arrive at Birmingham Coach Station in Digbeth close to the city centre. The station is National Express's headquarters and is well served by local buses. Megabus arrives at Hill Street Station which is just a 5 minute walk from New Street Station. Buses and taxis are readily available throughout the day and night.

FAQs: Glasgow to Birmingham coach

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.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham can start from as little as £12 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Glasgow to Birmingham is £22; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Glasgow to Birmingham is 6 h 5 min   to travel the 252 mile long route, with around there are 8 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Glasgow to Birmingham leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Glasgow to Birmingham leaves at 23: 55.
Yes, there are 8 direct coaches a day from Glasgow to Birmingham with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the trip from Glasgow to Birmingham you can take a coach with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Glasgow to Birmingham on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

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 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Glasgow to Birmingham by coach is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Glasgow to Birmingham including taking a coach, train or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Birmingham

Glasgow
Birmingham
The major coach 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.
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:59
Car connection
Killermont Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
  • Coffee Express (in the station)
  • Fast Bites (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
  • Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
The major coach station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham, Coach Station for your trip to Birmingham from Glasgow.
Birmingham, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
Mill Lane
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Birmingham, Coach Station
  • Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway

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