The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
5 h 27 m
Average duration
5 h 27 m
Trains per day
1
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 £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
Of the 1 trains that leave Birmingham International Airport for Glasgow International Airport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 418 km distance in an average of 5 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 27 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 train, coach and flight 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 £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £60.
Distance: 418 km
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£81 Average Price | £55 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m 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 today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W10503+ C26811+ Y66335 | On time 09:46 Birmingham International (BHI) | 5h23 | 15:09 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 2 changes | |
W10503+ C26811+ Y70879 | On time 09:46 Birmingham International (BHI) | 5h48 | 15:34 Paisley St James (PYJ) | 2 changes | |
W10508+ Y70882 | On time 10:44 Birmingham International (BHI) | 5h20 | 16:04 Paisley St James (PYJ) | 1 change | |
W10508+ Y66154 | On time 10:44 Birmingham International (BHI) | 5h05 | 15:49 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 1 change | |
W10514+ C27291+ Y70894 | On time 11:46 Birmingham International (BHI) | 5h52 | 17:38 Paisley St James (PYJ) | 2 changes | |
W10514+ C27291+ Y70890 | On time 11:46 Birmingham International (BHI) | 5h23 | 17:09 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 2 changes | |
P00492+ Y70898 | On time 12:46 Birmingham International (BHI) | 5h20 | 18:06 Paisley St James (PYJ) | 1 change | |
P00492+ Y66185_Y66187 | On time 12:46 Birmingham International (BHI) | 5h00 | 17:46 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 26 November | |||||
![]() | 07:37 Birmingham International Airport | 5h27 | 13:04 Glasgow International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 11 times per day, taking around 4h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:37, the last at 11:46. The fastest train covers the 418 km distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 418 km |
Average train duration 4h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 5h 20m |
First train 07:37 |
Last train 11:46 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales from Birmingham International Airport to Glasgow International Airport trainsAvanti West Coast, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Birmingham International Airport and Glasgow International Airport from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Transport for Wales
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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