The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
- Cheapest price on 08 Nov
- £138
- Average ticket price on 08 Nov
- £174
- Fastest journey on 08 Nov
- 5 h 27 m
- Average journey duration on 08 Nov
- 5 h 56 m
- Trains on 08 Nov
- 12
- Distance
- 406 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) will cost around £174 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £138.
To travel from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) you need to make at least one change.
G00786+
VT950300 · W33144+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street10:00 5h27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 15:27 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) £138 1 One-way 3 changes
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VT950200 · W33349+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street9:01 5h29 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 14:30 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) £138 1 One-way 3 changes
G01066+
L8799711:03 6h14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 17:17 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) £181 1 One-way 1 change
G01063+
L879809:58 6h22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 16:20 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) £181 1 One-way 1 change
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L8782115:03 6h14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 21:17 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) £181 1 One-way 1 change
G00786+
VT950300 · W33144+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street10:00 5h27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 15:27 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) £138 1 One-way 3 changes
G00784+
VT950200 · W33349+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street9:01 5h29 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 14:30 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) £138 1 One-way 3 changes
G01066+
L8799711:03 6h14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 17:17 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) £181 1 One-way 1 change
G01077+
L8782115:03 6h14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 21:17 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) £181 1 One-way 1 change
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L8785216:03 6h14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 22:17 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) £181 1 One-way 1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £64 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:07, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 406 km distance in 5h 54m.
Distance 406 km |
Average train duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £64 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 5h 54m |
First train 7:07 |
Last train 21:30 |
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Frequently asked questions about your Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) trip
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Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G66991+ L87964 | 8:58 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h19 | 15:17 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
G00784+ VT950200 · W33349+ Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 9:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h29 | 14:30 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3 changes | |
G01063+ L87980 | 9:58 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h22 | 16:20 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
G00786+ VT950300 · W33144+ Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 10:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h27 | 15:27 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3 changes | |
G01066+ L87997 | 11:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h14 | 17:17 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
W29776+ L87746 | 12:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h17 | 18:20 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
G01071+ L87767 | On time 13:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h17 | 19:20 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
W29782+ L87790 | 14:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h14 | 20:17 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
G01077+ L87821 | 15:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h14 | 21:17 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
G01078+ L87852 | 16:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h14 | 22:17 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
W29792+ L87881 | 17:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h15 | 23:18 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
W29795+ L87912 | 18:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h16 | 0:19 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
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FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 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 Queen Street (GLQ), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
Most Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) trains use the Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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