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Glasgow to Birmingham train route details

First train
First train
04:28
Last train
Last train
20:06
Departure city
Departure city
Glasgow
Arrival city
Arrival city
Birmingham
Journey time
Journey time
4h 6m
Distance
Distance
407 km
Price
Price
S$ 44.92*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNR & WMR

What are the next train times from Glasgow to Birmingham?

Explore all upcoming journeys from Glasgow to Birmingham happening today, including departure and arrival times, whether it's a direct service, travel duration, and who will be providing your route - everything you need to know for catching the train today
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05:48
4h 18m, Direct
Glasgow Central
10:06
Birmingham New Street
Avanti West Coast
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06:29
4h 38m, 1 change
Glasgow Central
11:07
Birmingham New Street
Avanti West Coast
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06:48
6h 18m, Direct
Glasgow Central
13:06
Birmingham New Street
CrossCountry
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07:48
6h 16m, Direct
Glasgow Central
14:04
Birmingham New Street
CrossCountry
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08:00
4h 6m, Direct
Glasgow Central
12:06
Birmingham New Street
Avanti West Coast
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08:38
4h 28m, 1 change
Glasgow Central
13:06
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Avanti West Coast
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Explore the cheapest prices to Birmingham from Glasgow this week

Fares from Glasgow to Birmingham usually average around S$ 44.92, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!

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Sun12Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 45.02
20:0606:52
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S$ 45.02
Mon13Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 47.73
05:4810:20
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S$ 47.73
Tue14Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 44.92
05:4810:06
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S$ 44.92
Wed15Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 46.83
20:0606:50
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S$ 46.83
Thu16Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 75.64
18:4023:07
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S$ 75.64
Fri17Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 75.64
15:5720:06
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S$ 75.64
Sat18Jul
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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

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How to book cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham

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Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you travel between Glasgow and Birmingham on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis, we'd highly recommend a season ticket, which provides unlimited travel between the 2 stations (during specific times) for a set price. Not only will you receive significant savings, but you'll also remove the stress of purchasing individual tickets.
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Split Tickets discount

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Group travel deals

If your party consists of 3 to 9 travellers, you can benefit from group travel discounts — often up to a third off regular ticket prices. It's a great way to make trips from Glasgow to Birmingham more affordable for friends, family, or work groups.
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Book in advance

Booking Advance tickets at least 1 week before departure can reduce your fare by up to 61% on routes from Glasgow to Birmingham. Advance fares are usually released 12 weeks prior to travel and exclude Anytime fares, with savings depending on route availability.

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