There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Birmingham by train, bus, rideshare or car
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Bristol to Birmingham by train
The train journey time between Bristol and Birmingham is around 1h 21m and covers a distance of around 90 miles. Operated by CrossCountry, the Bristol to Birmingham train service departs from Bristol Temple Meads and arrives in Birmingham New Street. Typically 144 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Birmingham is to bus which costs £8 - £10 and takes 1h 55m.
The quickest way to get from Bristol to Birmingham is to train which costs £45 - £150 and takes 1h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bristol Bus & Coach Station station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Bristol and Birmingham is 77 miles. The road distance is 88.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £45 - £150.
The train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street takes 1h 21m including transfers and departs hourly.
Bristol to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bristol Bus & Coach Station.
Bristol to Birmingham train services, operated by CrossCountry, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Birmingham is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £45 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £10 and takes 1h 55m.
- Distance: 77.3 miles
- Duration: 1h 21m
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Birmingham, England?
CrossCountry operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £45 - £150 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bristol Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £6 - £8 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45 - £150
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- £45 - £60
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £100 - £150
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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
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6 - £8
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Cabot Circus to Birmingham, Navigation Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9 - £15
- Website
- Megabus UK
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Bristol City Centre to Birmingham New Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8 - £10
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bristol to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6 - £15
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Bristol to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth.
Bristol to Birmingham train services, operated by CrossCountry, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Birmingham is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Bristol to Birmingham.
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