Facts about the transport from Glasgow to Birmingham
| Cheapest Transport | $17 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 10m |
| Earliest Departure | 9:50 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:50 PM |
| Departures per day | 7 |
| Distance | 485 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Aer Lingus, EasyJet, Megabus |
Glasgow to Birmingham
Best Options
$17
$95
Other Options
Transportation from Glasgow to Birmingham
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Buses$ 16.43
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Flights$ 55.60
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Trains are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Glasgow
To Glasgow
From Birmingham
Popular Routes in UK
How to get from Glasgow to Birmingham
Travelling between Glasgow and Birmingham is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 94.23 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 16.86.
How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Birmingham?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 25 hours to travel between Glasgow and Birmingham depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Glasgow and Birmingham. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 25m to reach Birmingham.
How much does it cost to get from Glasgow to Birmingham?
Travelling between Glasgow and Birmingham can be as cheap as USD 16.86 if you opt for a Megabus bus and as expensive as USD 94.23 if you buy a Aer Lingus flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Glasgow and Birmingham ?
- 5 from Glasgow to Birmingham starting from 09:50 Glasgow Airport UK until 20:15 Glasgow Airport UK
- 2 from Glasgow to Birmingham starting from 11:00 Glasgow Bus Station until 23:50 Glasgow Bus Station
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Glasgow to Birmingham.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Glasgow to Birmingham, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 55.60.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Glasgow and Birmingham
Aer Lingus, EasyJet
Bus
Travelling from Glasgow to Birmingham overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Glasgow and Birmingham
Megabus
What is the most popular transport to get from Glasgow to Birmingham?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% opted for a bus