Bus Glasgow to Birmingham: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Glasgow to Birmingham

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Glasgow to Birmingham from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$24

tomorrow

$25

Saturday

$23

Sunday

$25

Monday

$23

Tuesday

$23

Wednesday

$23

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 55m	10:30 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	9:25 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/23/2026 10:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/23/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
FlixBus	7h 30m	10:20 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	5:50 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/23/2026 10:20:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/23/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	6h 5m	10:40 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:45 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/23/2026 10:40:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	7h 30m	8:40 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:10 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/23/2026 8:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/23/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	10h 50m	7:55 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	6:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/23/2026 7:55:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 55m	10:30 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	9:25 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 10:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
National Express	10h 50m	7:55 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	6:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 7:55:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
FlixBus	6h 5m	10:40 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:45 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 10:40:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
FlixBus	7h 25m	8:50 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:15 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 8:50:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	7h 30m	8:40 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:10 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 8:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 45m	10:30 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	9:15 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 10:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
National Express	10h 50m	7:55 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	6:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 7:55:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
FlixBus	7h 25m	8:50 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:15 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 8:50:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	6h 5m	10:40 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:45 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 10:40:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
FlixBus	7h 30m	10:20 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	5:50 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 10:20:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 45m	7:30 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	5:15 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 7:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
National Express	10h 45m	10:30 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	9:15 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 10:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
National Express	7h 25m	11:00 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	6:25 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 11:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	7h 30m	10:20 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	5:50 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 10:20:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	6h 5m	10:40 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:45 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 10:40:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 55m	7:20 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	5:15 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 7:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
National Express	7h 30m	8:40 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:10 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 8:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	10h 55m	10:30 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	9:25 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 10:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
FlixBus	7h 30m	10:20 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	5:50 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 10:20:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	6h 5m	10:40 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:45 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 10:40:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 30m	8:40 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:10 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 8:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	10h 55m	10:30 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	9:25 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 10:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
National Express	7h 25m	11:00 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	6:25 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 11:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	7h 25m	8:50 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:15 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 8:50:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	6h 5m	10:40 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:45 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 10:40:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 30m	8:40 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:10 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 8:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	10h 55m	10:30 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	9:25 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 10:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
National Express	7h 25m	11:00 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	6:25 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 11:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	7h 25m	8:50 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	4:15 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 8:50:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	7h 30m	10:20 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	5:50 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 10:20:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Frequency of bus connections between Glasgow and Birmingham

See here how frequent the connections between Glasgow and Birmingham are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Glasgow to Birmingham. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Glasgow and Birmingham.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 27 buses from Glasgow to Birmingham, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Glasgow and Birmingham, with 21 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/11/2026 costs just $21, from National Express

Facts about the bus from Glasgow to Birmingham

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Glasgow to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Glasgow to Birmingham starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus	$21
Fastest Bus	6h 5m
Earliest Bus	8:40 AM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	252.2 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Glasgow to Birmingham

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Glasgow for Birmingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

$24

Friday 07/24

$25

Saturday 07/25

$24

Sunday 07/26

$38

Monday 07/27

$27

Tuesday 07/28

$24

Wednesday 07/29

$25

Thursday 07/30

$29

Friday 07/31

$25

Saturday 08/01

$24

Sunday 08/02

$25

Monday 08/03

$27

Tuesday 08/04

$23

Wednesday 08/05

$25

Thursday 08/06

$24

Friday 08/07

$27

Saturday 08/08

$23

Sunday 08/09

$25

Monday 08/10

$23

Tuesday 08/11

$21

Wednesday 08/12

$24

Thursday 08/13

$21

Friday 08/14

$25

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Glasgow to Birmingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Glasgow to Birmingham, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $21, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Glasgow to Birmingham. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $25.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham, with $23. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $25.

How to save money travelling from Glasgow to Birmingham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Glasgow to Birmingham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Glasgow to Birmingham, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Glasgow to Birmingham are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Glasgow and Birmingham

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Glasgow and Birmingham.

Buchanan Bus Station

Killermont Street

Renfrew Street

Anniesland Cross

Great Western Rd 1630

Drumchapel

Drumry Rd E 230

Waterloo St Bus Stop

Waterloo St Waterloo St

Coach Station

Mill Lane

Bearwood

Hagley Road

Brunel Street

Brunel St

Great Charles St Queensway

Great Charles Street Queensway 142

Dudley Street

Dudley Street 89

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Glasgow to Birmingham? Compare all modes of transports from Glasgow to Birmingham.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Glasgow to Birmingham

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Glasgow to Birmingham? Or which bus companies serve the route Glasgow to Birmingham? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Glasgow to Birmingham bus

How much does a Glasgow Birmingham bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 10h 45m to reach Birmingham. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Glasgow to Birmingham?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $68. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Birmingham.

On average, how many connections are available from Glasgow to Birmingham each day?

Every day, the Glasgow to Birmingham bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Glasgow to Birmingham take?

The fastest bus from Glasgow to Birmingham is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $45. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Glasgow to Birmingham?

The earliest bus arriving in Birmingham from Glasgow starts at 8:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Glasgow to Birmingham?

The latest bus trip departing from Glasgow for Birmingham starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Glasgow Birmingham route?

When traveling by bus from Glasgow to Birmingham, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Birmingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Glasgow and Birmingham by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Glasgow to Birmingham bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Glasgow Birmingham bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Glasgow Birmingham bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Glasgow to Birmingham on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Glasgow to Birmingham

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Glasgow and to Birmingham

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Glasgow and to Birmingham. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!