🚌 Bus from Birmingham to Glasgow
5 direct routes · about 475 min · first bus 12:50, last bus 12:50 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 590 | National Express | ~475 min | 4 | 12:50 | 12:50 | Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) |
| 181 | National Express | ~465 min | 1 | 23:00 | 23:00 | Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) |
| UKN30 | FlixBus | ~370 min | 1 | 00:05 | 00:05 | Newhall Street (Stop GC2) |
| 180 | National Express | ~650 min | 1 | 22:30 | 22:30 | Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) |
| 183 | National Express | ~665 min | 1 | 07:30 | 07:30 | Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Birmingham on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Birmingham to Glasgow?
5 routes run directly from Birmingham to Glasgow: the 590 (National Express), the 181 (National Express), the UKN30 (FlixBus), the 180 (National Express), the 183 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Birmingham to Glasgow?
Around 475 minutes on the 590, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Birmingham to Glasgow?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 590) leaves around 12:50 and the last around 12:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birmingham to Glasgow?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.