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Coach from Glasgow to Birmingham
Fancy heading down to the second city in style and comfort? Onboard our modern fleet of coaches long journeys couldn't be easier. With a guaranteed seat, plenty of legroom, free Wi-Fi and more, you'll be at your destination in no time.
Book your tickets to Birmingham on our 180, 181, 182, 183 and 590 services, and hundreds of other UK and European locations, in the blue journey planner above. An overnight service is available on this route.
| Glasgow to Birmingham journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 6hrs 45mins |
| Cheapest price | From £18.70 * |
| Distance (approx) | 531km |
| No. of stops | 4 (590 service, other services use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 7:20am/23:00pm (from Glasgow) |
Our Glasgow to Birmingham services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 180 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Glasgow
- Edinburgh
- Newcastle upon Tyne, St James Boulevard
- Leeds Coach Station
- Sheffield Coach Station
- Nottingham, Station Street
- Leicester, St Margarets Bus Station
- Birmingham Airport (BHX), also for NEC
- Birmingham Coach Station
Our 181 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Glasgow
- Hamilton
- Carlisle
- Lancaster
- Preston
- Manchester Coach Station
- Manchester Airport
- Birmingham Coach Station
Our 182 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- Hamilton
- Carlisle
- Penrith
- Manchester Coach Station
- Manchester Airport
- Birmingham Coach Station
Our 183 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Glasgow
- Edinburgh
- Newcastle upon Tyne, St James Boulevard
- Leeds Coach Station
- Nottingham, Station Street
- Leicester, St Margarets Bus Station
- Birmingham Coach Station
Our 590 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Glasgow
- Hamilton
- Carlisle
- Penrith
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Milton Keynes Coachway
- London (Golders Green)
- London Victoria Coach Station
Glasgow to Birmingham route map
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Other routes to Birmingham
Departing from Glasgow
Situated in the heart of the city centre, Buchanan Bus Station is the most central place to begin your journey in Glasgow.
Inside, you'll find plenty of facilities for your comfort. Or if you prefer, outside you'll find an abundance of shops, restaurants and cafes to keep you busy while you wait to leave.
Arriving in Birmingham
Birmingham Coach Station is based in Digbeth, right in the city centre and just a few minutes walk from the Bullring and Grand Central.
A taxi rank is directly outside the station, along with a bus stop, which is served by many routes into the city centre. New Street and Moor Street rail stations are only a short walk away too.
Take a look at our Birmingham Coach Station facilities.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Glasgow Bus Station at 7.20am, terminating at Birmingham Coach Station at 18.25pm.
The last coach departs from Glasgow Bus Station at 23.00pm, arriving at Birmingham Coach Station at 6.25am
A one-way journey from Glasgow to Birmingham is available from £18.70 *.
Coach journeys from Glasgow to Birmingham can take up to 10 hrs 45 mins. However, our fastest coach arrives in 6 hrs 50 mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 18.06.2025 for travel between 18.06.2025 - 15.10.2025.
