Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street Trains From £6.10*

Plan a seamless journey with direct trains from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street, operated by Avanti West Coast. Settle in for the 4hr 10-min journey from Scotland through North West England before reaching the West Midlands city of Birmingham.

With no need to worry about switching trains, you can stream your favourite show, catch up on some work or simply gaze out the window at the passing scenes – with the Cumbrian mountains, Morecambe Bay and the Yorkshire countryside, there’s plenty to keep you entertained.

Avanti West Coast is one of the operators serving this route, and offers long-distance train services on the West Coast Main Line with destinations like London, Edinburgh, Manchester and Liverpool.

Departing from Glasgow Central

One of two principal mainline stations in Glasgow, Central Station’s inter-city services mainly link the city to England. The station is centrally located on Gordon Street, where you will find its main entrance, along with further entrances on Hope Street and Union Street. If you’re walking here, it’s just a seven-minute walk from the popular Buchanan Street.

Destinations from Glasgow Central station include London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Ayr and Stirling. Services are offered by ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express and the Caledonian Sleeper.

Main stops

The main stops with Avanti West Coast are Motherwell, Wigan North Western, Crewe, Stafford and Wolverhampton, with additional stops also present on most routes.

Trains operated by CrossCountry tend to stop at Edinburgh (Waverley), Newcastle, York, Leeds, Sheffield and Derby, with other stops in between.

Arriving at Birmingham New Street

With a central location right in the city centre on Station Street, New Street station provides excellent connections to the rest of Birmingham. It is the largest and busiest railway station in the city. 

Offering both regional routes within the West Midlands and long-distance services to cities like Bristol and Newcastle, Birmingham New Street offers plenty of opportunity for onward travel. 

Located above the station is Grand Central Shopping Centre, perfect if you’re in the mood for some browsing after your journey. Linked to Bullring centre via a pedestrian overpass, you’ll have your choice of places for shopping, dining and leisure activities. 

Avanti West Coast train classes

Avanti West Coast offers a range of service classes for you to choose from for your train from Glasgow to Birmingham.

• Standard Class: Free Wi-Fi, refreshment service and plug sockets at selected table and window seats.
• Standard Premium: Roomier seats, extra legroom, tables at every seat and plug sockets at every window seat.
• First Class: Glasgow to Birmingham First Class trains offer at-seat service, complimentary food and drink and access to First-Class lounges before departure.

Avanti West Coast train travel advice

• Luggage: Max. dimensions of 30 x 70 x 90 cm. Larger bags should be stored in luggage space by carriage doors, smaller bags go in overhead racks or under your seat.
• Bicycles: Bike reservations are required, with 4 to 8 spaces available depending on the train. Folding bikes do not need a reservation as long as they are stored in luggage racks. No e-scooters.
• Children: Under 5s travel free, discounts for 5–15-year-olds. Save up to 33% on adult and 60% on child tickets with a Family & Friends Railcard. Prams should be folded and stowed.
• Pets: Up to two small pets travel free. Additional pets incur a £5 charge each. Dogs should be on a lead if not in a carrier. All other pets to be transported in a carrier placed on the ground.
• Passenger Assist: Assistance for passengers requiring extra support with planning and booking trips and navigating stations and trains can be requested for Avanti West Coast travel. Pre-booking is available.

A direct train route from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street is also offered by CrossCountry. Taking about 6 hr 15 min, this route is considerably longer than other direct routes, with many more stops along the way. 

CrossCountry is a train operator providing passenger services spanning long distances, from Scotland to the South Coast. Major destinations from this train company include Edinburgh, Bristol, Manchester and Birmingham.

CrossCountry train classes

Choose between two CrossCountry carriage classes for your long-distance train journey from Glasgow to Birmingham.

• Standard Class: Enjoy comfy seating, free Wi-Fi and a catering service.
• First Class: Benefit from larger reclining seats, more table space and complimentary catering on some services with a First Class ticket from CrossCountry.

CrossCountry train travel advice

• Luggage: Limit of one large suitcase. Smaller bags can be stored underseat or in the overhead racks. 
• Bicycles: Certain trains and journeys may require pre-booking your bike space. Trains have two reservable bike spaces, with extra space on Voyager trains. If you don’t pre-book, space is allocated on a first come, first served basis.
• Pets: Up to two pets per passenger. Pets must be transported in a carrier not occupying seats. Dogs may travel on a lead.
• Children: Store folding prams in designated areas. Under 5s travel free, with discounts available for older children. Railcards can get you even more savings.
• Passenger Assist: Travel assistance is available on CrossCountry trains by requesting it on the day or booking in advance. 

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.