The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport
Cheapest price
£67
Average price
£129
Fastest journey
7 h 6 m
Average duration
7 h 21 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
418 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport will cost around £129 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £67.
To travel from Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport you need to make at least 4 changes.
L02364 · S72176+
Y39175 · W746268:389h00Birmingham International (BHI)17:38Paisley St James (PYJ)£671One-way3 changes
L02364 · S72176+
Y39175 · Y386358:388h24Birmingham International (BHI)17:02Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)£671One-way3 changes
W08387+
C75378 · C74920+
Y394228:037h06Birmingham International (BHI)15:09Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)£1421One-way5 changes
C72298 · C75327+
W74877 · Y406168:417h44Birmingham International (BHI)16:25Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)£1421One-way3 changes
W02965+
C74758+
Y12256+
Y254308:477h47Birmingham International (BHI)16:34Paisley St James (PYJ)£1421One-way7 changes
W08387+
C75378 · C74920+
Y394228:037h06Birmingham International (BHI)15:09Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)£1421One-way5 changes
C74877 · C75329+
Y39454+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central9:417h18Birmingham International (BHI)16:59Paisley St James (PYJ)£1421One-way4 changes
W08387+
C75378 · C74920+
W749078:037h22Birmingham International (BHI)15:25Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)£1421One-way4 changes
C72298 · C75327+
Y39438+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central8:417h28Birmingham International (BHI)16:09Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)£1421One-way4 changes
W08387+
C75378 · C74920+
W749078:037h31Birmingham International (BHI)15:34Paisley St James (PYJ)£1421One-way4 changes
Travel Information
Compare flight, coach and train for Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £52.
Distance: 418 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£68 Average Price | £52 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday 10 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W08387+ C75378 · C74920+ Y39422 | 7:03 Birmingham International (BHI) | 7h06 | 14:09 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 5 changes | |
W08387+ C75378 · C74920+ W74907 | 7:03 Birmingham International (BHI) | 7h22 | 14:25 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 4 changes | |
W08387+ C75378 · C74920+ W74907 | 7:03 Birmingham International (BHI) | 7h31 | 14:34 Paisley St James (PYJ) | 4 changes | |
L02364 · S72176+ Y39175 · W74626 | 7:38 Birmingham International (BHI) | 9h00 | 16:38 Paisley St James (PYJ) | 3 changes | |
L02364 · S72176+ Y39175 · Y38635 | 7:38 Birmingham International (BHI) | 8h24 | 16:02 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 3 changes | |
C72298 · C75327+ W74877 · Y40616 | 7:41 Birmingham International (BHI) | 7h44 | 15:25 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 3 changes | |
C72298 · C75327+ W74877 · W74617 | 7:41 Birmingham International (BHI) | 7h53 | 15:34 Paisley St James (PYJ) | 3 changes | |
C72298 · C75327+ Y39438+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 7:41 Birmingham International (BHI) | 7h28 | 15:09 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 4 changes | |
W02965+ C74758+ Y12256+ Y25430 | 7:47 Birmingham International (BHI) | 7h47 | 15:34 Paisley St James (PYJ) | 7 changes | |
W02965+ C74758+ Y12256+ Y25430 | 7:47 Birmingham International (BHI) | 7h38 | 15:25 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 7 changes | |
C74877 · C75329+ W74918 · W74626 | 8:41 Birmingham International (BHI) | 7h57 | 16:38 Paisley St James (PYJ) | 3 changes | |
C74877 · C75329+ Y39454+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 8:41 Birmingham International (BHI) | 7h18 | 15:59 Paisley St James (PYJ) | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport
Trains from Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 08:37, the last at 13:52. The fastest train covers the 418 km distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 418 km |
Average train duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 5h 20m |
First train 8:37 |
Last train 13:52 |
FAQs: Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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