There are 3 ways to get from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Birmingham by bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Bus, train • 2h 44m
£54 - £169
Cheapest option
Bus • 4h 7m
£15 - £17
1 alternative option
Drive • 1h 48m
£14 - £22
Bristol Airport (BRS) to Birmingham by bus and train
The journey time between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Birmingham is around 2h 15m and covers a distance of around 98 miles. The fastest journey normally takes 2h 1m. Operated by First and CrossCountry, the Bristol Airport (BRS) to Birmingham service departs from Bristol Airport, Airport Terminal and arrives in Birmingham New Street. Typically 86 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Route overview
First and last service
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Bristol Airport (BRS) to Birmingham bus and train schedules
Departing Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Departing Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Birmingham is to bus which costs £15 - £17 and takes 4h 7m.
The quickest way to get from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Birmingham is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 48m.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Bristol Airport, Airport Terminal and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth via Bristol Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Birmingham is 84 miles. The road distance is 96.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Birmingham without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 44m and costs £50 - £170.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Birmingham, including transfers.
Bristol Airport (BRS) to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bristol Bus & Coach Station.
Bristol Airport (BRS) to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol Airport (BRS) to Birmingham is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Birmingham.
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- Distance: 83.7 miles
- Duration: 2h 44m
What companies run services between Bristol Airport (BRS), England and Birmingham, England?
National Express operates a bus from Bristol Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth every 4 hours. Tickets cost £6 - £8 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45 - £160
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- £45 - £60
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £100 - £160
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- Phone
- +44 (0)1224 650100
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Airport, Airport Terminal to Temple Meads Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9
- Website
- First
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bristol Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6 - £8
- Website
- National Express
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