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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£144
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 44 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
406 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £144 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
To travel from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) you need to make at least one change.
W29884+
W689798:386h28Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)15:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£661One-way1 change- C14763+
G80080+G6682413:455h46Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)19:31Birmingham New Street (BHM)£661One-way2 changes - W68969+G0116613:376h30Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)20:07Birmingham New Street (BHM)£661One-way1 change
- L87969+G01169+C0207014:456h22Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)21:07Birmingham New Street (BHM)£661One-way2 changes
- G01161+W6901911:376h30Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)18:07Birmingham New Street (BHM)£661One-way1 change
W34160+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central11:364h30Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)16:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1341One-way1 change- C01362+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central9:204h46Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)14:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1371One-way1 change
- W34063 · W34124+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central12:204h46Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)17:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1371One-way2 changes
- W34039 · W33933+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central8:184h48Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)13:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1371One-way2 changes
- C01365+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central13:184h48Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)18:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£1371One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the coach 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 £17. 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 £17, and a flight costs an average of £46.
Distance: 406 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£70 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £123 Average Price |
5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m 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) train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G01148+L87806 | 8:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h04 | 14:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W68912+G80049+W29884 | 8:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h58 | 15:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W34039 · W33933+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 8:18 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h48 | 13:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W29884+W68979 | 8:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h28 | 15:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| L87838+G01153 | 9:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 7h04 | 16:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G80049+W29884+L87838 | 9:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h06 | 15:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
G80049 · L01631+W29884+ G89293 | 9:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h06 | 15:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4 changes | |
| G80055+W29935+W68988 | 9:09 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h19 | 15:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| G01153+W68988 | 9:09 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h55 | 16:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C01362+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 9:20 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h46 | 14:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| L87861+G01153 | 9:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h19 | 16:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G80055+W29935+L87861 | 9:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h43 | 15:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W33973 · W34060+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 10:16 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h50 | 15:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| G01154+W69011 | 10:37 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h29 | 17:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G80061+G01186+L87890 | 10:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h43 | 16:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C02007+W29937+L87904 | 11:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h12 | 17:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W34160+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 11:36 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h30 | 16:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G01161+W69019 | 11:37 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h30 | 18:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G80067+W29937+L87922 | 11:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h42 | 17:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W34063 · W34124+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 12:20 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h46 | 17:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| G80073+G01188+L87938 | 12:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h41 | 18:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W68967+G80080+G66824 | 13:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h23 | 19:31 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| L87945+C02046+G66824 | 13:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h16 | 19:31 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C01365+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 13:18 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h48 | 18:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W68969+G01166 | 13:37 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h30 | 20:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W00587+W68969 | 13:37 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h30 | 19:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C14763+G80080+G66824 | 13:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h46 | 19:31 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W68982+C02066+G00914 | 14:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h48 | 21:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
C02066+ W84727+G00914+W68982 | 14:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h48 | 21:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3 changes | |
| W34268+W68982 | 14:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h28 | 21:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W34268+L87969 | 14:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h21 | 21:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C02070 · L01640+G01169+P24545 | 14:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h22 | 21:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4 changes | |
| C02070+G01169+L87969 | 14:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h22 | 21:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W34268+L87977 | 15:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h51 | 21:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W68997+C01989+G00842 | 15:39 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 7h49 | 23:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W33861+W69005 | 16:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 7h00 | 23:08 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W33861+L87994 | 16:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h53 | 23:08 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| L88003+G80097+G00842 | 16:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h43 | 23:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
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Trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 15:45. The fastest train covers the 406 km distance in 4h 29m.
Distance 406 km |
Average train duration 5h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 29m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 15:45 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country trains will get you between Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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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FAQs: Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Most Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains use the Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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