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Birmingham to Glasgow by train
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First train06:00
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Last train19:15
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey3hr 55m
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Distance406 kilometres
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Trains per day17
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Avg. journey time4hr 46m
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Train operators
Travelling from Birmingham to Glasgow by train
Fast trains from Birmingham to Glasgow take around 3 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 406 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Birmingham and Glasgow.
1. Are there direct trains from Birmingham to Glasgow?
Direct trains from Birmingham to Glasgow have been found.
We usually find around 19 direct trains on the route from Birmingham to Glasgow every weekday.
There are typically fewer departures at weekends, when we found around 15 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Glasgow?
The Birmingham to Glasgow train travel time is normally about 3 hours and 55 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Birmingham to Glasgow train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Glasgow is usually scheduled to depart Birmingham around 06:00 and the last train is around 19:15. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Birmingham around 05:57, and the last at 19:15.

What's the Birmingham to Glasgow train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Birmingham to Glasgow are $96.37.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $72 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $96. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Birmingham to Glasgow train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Birmingham to Glasgow by train.
Which train companies operate between Birmingham and Glasgow?
More than one train company operates on the route from Birmingham to Glasgow, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Avanti West Coast
- CrossCountry
- Virgin Trains
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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