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

today
$28
tomorrow
$31
Friday
$37
Saturday
$35
Sunday
$34
Monday
$28
Tuesday
$19

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 25m 12:50 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:15 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $28
FlixBus 7h 30m 1:40 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 9:10 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $32
National Express 11h 5m 7:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 6:35 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $34
National Express 9h 40m 12:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 9:40 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Glasgow via Preston, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 30m
      0
      1:40 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      5:10 PM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 55m
      0
      5:15 PM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      9:10 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 25m 12:50 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:15 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $31
FlixBus 6h 10m 12:05 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 6:15 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $32
National Express 11h 5m 7:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 6:35 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $34
National Express 9h 40m 12:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 9:40 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $34
FlixBus 7h 30m 1:40 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 9:10 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Glasgow via Preston, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 30m
      0
      1:40 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      5:10 PM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 55m
      0
      5:15 PM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      9:10 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 30m 1:40 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 9:10 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $37
National Express 7h 55m 12:50 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:45 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $37
National Express 9h 55m 12:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 9:55 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $40
National Express 11h 5m 7:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 6:35 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $45
FlixBus 6h 10m 12:05 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 6:15 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $47
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Glasgow via Preston, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 30m
      0
      1:40 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      5:10 PM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 55m
      0
      5:15 PM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      9:10 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 25m 12:50 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:15 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $35
FlixBus 7h 30m 1:40 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 9:10 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $36
National Express 10h 40m 7:45 AM Birmingham Coach Station 6:25 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $38
National Express 9h 25m 12:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 9:25 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $38
FlixBus 6h 10m 12:05 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 6:15 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $44
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Glasgow via Preston, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 30m
      0
      1:40 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      5:10 PM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 55m
      0
      5:15 PM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      9:10 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 40m 7:45 AM Birmingham Coach Station 6:25 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $34
National Express 7h 25m 12:50 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:15 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $37
FlixBus 6h 10m 12:05 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 6:15 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $38
National Express 9h 25m 12:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 9:25 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $38
FlixBus 7h 30m 1:40 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 9:10 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $47
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Glasgow via Preston, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 30m
      0
      1:40 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      5:10 PM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 55m
      0
      5:15 PM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      9:10 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 30m 1:40 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 9:10 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $28
National Express 9h 40m 12:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 9:40 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $31
National Express 11h 5m 7:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 6:35 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $34
National Express 7h 25m 12:50 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:15 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $35
FlixBus 6h 10m 12:05 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 6:15 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Glasgow via Preston, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 30m
      0
      1:40 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      5:10 PM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 55m
      0
      5:15 PM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      9:10 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 30m 1:40 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 9:10 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $19
National Express 7h 25m 12:50 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:15 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $22
FlixBus 6h 10m 12:05 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 6:15 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $23
National Express 11h 5m 7:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 6:35 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $31
National Express 9h 40m 12:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 9:40 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $31

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Birmingham to Glasgow is $17 on 2/11/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Birmingham and Glasgow

See here how frequent the connections between Birmingham and Glasgow are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Birmingham to Glasgow. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Birmingham and Glasgow.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 21 buses from Birmingham to Glasgow, while Night sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Glasgow, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Birmingham to Glasgow

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Birmingham to Glasgow in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birmingham to Glasgow starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus $17
Fastest Bus 6h 10m
Earliest Bus 7:30 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 Birmingham to Glasgow

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Birmingham for Glasgow: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/28/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 01/25
Monday 01/26
Tuesday 01/27
Wednesday 01/28
$28
Thursday 01/29
$31
Friday 01/30
$37
Saturday 01/31
$35
Sunday 02/01
$34
Monday 02/02
$28
Tuesday 02/03
$19
Wednesday 02/04
$22
Thursday 02/05
$31
Friday 02/06
$23
Saturday 02/07
$19
Sunday 02/08
$23
Monday 02/09
$18
Tuesday 02/10
$22
Wednesday 02/11
$17
Thursday 02/12
$22
Friday 02/13
$31
Saturday 02/14
$37
Sunday 02/15
$34
Monday 02/16
$22
Tuesday 02/17
$28
Wednesday 02/18
$26
Thursday 02/19
$26
Friday 02/20
$28
Saturday 02/21

The cheapest time to travel from Birmingham to Glasgow

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Birmingham to Glasgow, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $17, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Birmingham to Glasgow. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $23.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Glasgow, with $17. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $38.

How to save money travelling from Birmingham to Glasgow

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 Birmingham to Glasgow 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 Birmingham to Glasgow, 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 Birmingham to Glasgow are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Birmingham to Glasgow

These are the most booked bus companies between Birmingham to Glasgow from our users.

National Express from Birmingham to Glasgow

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Birmingham to Glasgow:

Cheapest Price $22
Fastest Bus 7h 25m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Last Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 1/27/2026

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham and Glasgow

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

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 Birmingham to Glasgow? Compare all modes of transports from Birmingham to Glasgow.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Birmingham to Glasgow

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

FAQs about the Birmingham to Glasgow bus

How much does a Birmingham Glasgow bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 7h 30m to reach Glasgow. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $58. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Glasgow.

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

Every day, the Birmingham to Glasgow 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 Birmingham to Glasgow take?

The fastest bus from Birmingham to Glasgow is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $32. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birmingham to Glasgow?

The earliest bus arriving in Glasgow from Birmingham starts at 7:30 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 Birmingham to Glasgow?

The latest bus trip departing from Birmingham for Glasgow 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 Birmingham Glasgow route?

When traveling by bus from Birmingham to Glasgow, 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 Birmingham and Glasgow?

You can check all the direct connections between Birmingham and Glasgow 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 Birmingham to Glasgow 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 Birmingham Glasgow 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 Birmingham Glasgow 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 Birmingham to Glasgow on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Birmingham to Glasgow?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 6 daily trips between Birmingham and Glasgow. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Birmingham to Glasgow?

Prices and availability for 6 trips between Birmingham and Glasgow change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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