🚌 Bus from Glasgow to Birmingham

6 direct routes · about 455 min · first bus 08:50, last bus 08:50 (weekdays).

💷 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. Who travels free →

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysFirstLastBoard at
UK030B FlixBus ~455 min 2 08:50 08:50 Buchanan Bus Station (stances)
590 National Express ~500 min 1 08:40 08:40 Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 53)
181 National Express ~445 min 1 23:00 23:00 Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 55)
UK030 FlixBus ~455 min 1 10:20 10:20 Buchanan Bus Station (stances)
180 National Express ~650 min 1 19:55 19:55 Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 55)
183 National Express ~655 min 1 10:30 10:30 Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 53)

Times are for the first boarding point in Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Birmingham?

6 routes run directly from Glasgow to Birmingham: the UK030B (FlixBus), the 590 (National Express), the 181 (National Express), the UK030 (FlixBus), the 180 (National Express), the 183 (National Express).

How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Birmingham?

Around 455 minutes on the UK030B, depending on time of day and traffic.

What time is the first and last bus from Glasgow to Birmingham?

On weekdays the first direct bus (the UK030B) leaves around 08:50 and the last around 08:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.

How much is the bus from Glasgow to Birmingham?

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.

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