🚌 Bus from Glasgow to Birmingham
6 direct routes · about 455 min · first bus 08:50, last bus 08:50 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board 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.