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Outbound fromGlasgow Central to Birmingham New Street by train
It takes an average of 4h 38m to travel from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street by train, over a distance of around 252 miles (406 km). There are normally 10 trains per day travelling from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street and tickets for this journey start from £22 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 18:40 | |
| Departure station | Glasgow Central | |
| Arrival station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Journey time | From 4h 6m | |
| Distance | 252 miles (406 km) | |
| Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £22 | |
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Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street in 4 hours 6 minutes
If you want to travel from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street by train to take around 4 hours 38 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 4 hours 6 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 10 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 Birmingham New Street. 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 Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street start from £22.00 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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Cheap train tickets from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.