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It takes an average of 4h 46m to travel from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central by train, over a distance of around 252 miles (406 km). There are normally 18 trains per day travelling from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central and tickets for this journey start from £23 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:07 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Arrival station | Glasgow Central | |
| Journey time | From 4h 5m | |
| Distance | 252 miles (406 km) | |
| Frequency | 18 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £23 | |
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Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central in 4 hours 5 minutes
If you want to travel from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central by train to take around 4 hours 46 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 4 hours 5 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 18 trains per day running on this route, which spans 252 miles (406 km). There's no need for any changes along the way, as there are direct trains available to Glasgow Central. You can travel on this route with either Avanti West Coast or CrossCountry trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.
Train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central start from £23.00 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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The price of train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central starts at £23 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.
1. Book in advance
2. Consider a Season Ticket
3. Use your Railcard
4. Split your tickets
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.