Facts about the transport from Birmingham to Bristol
| Cheapest Transport | $15 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 8m |
| Earliest Departure | 1:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 36 |
| Distance | 57 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | CrossCountry, National Express |
Birmingham to Bristol
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Birmingham to Bristol Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | National Express | Standard AC | 01:00 | 03:35 | $12.28 | |
Bus | National Express | Standard AC | 05:00 | 07:35 | $12.28 | |
Flight | Jet2 | Economy | 05:55 | 11:05 | $199.58 | |
Flight | Jet2 | Economy | 06:15 | 12:15 | $189.14 | |
Flight | Jet2 | Economy | 07:00 | 12:00 | $131.12 | |
Flight | Jet2 | Economy | 07:20 | 11:55 | $233.23 | |
Flight | Jet2 | Economy | 07:45 | 12:35 | $229.75 | |
Flight | Jet2 | Economy | 08:10 | 12:25 | $182.18 | |
Train | CrossCountry | Standard | 08:42 | 10:01 | $41.75 | |
Train | CrossCountry | Standard | 09:12 | 10:20 | $105.27 | |
Bus | National Express | Standard AC | 09:30 | 11:30 | $13.88 | |
Bus | National Express | Standard AC | 10:00 | 12:30 | $13.67 | |
Bus | National Express | Standard AC | 10:30 | 12:40 | $28.82 | |
Bus | National Express | Standard AC | 11:00 | 13:00 | $14.74 | |
Train | CrossCountry | Standard | 11:30 | 12:38 | $99.50 | |
Bus | National Express | Standard AC | 12:00 | 14:10 | $27.76 | |
Flight | Aer Lingus | Economy | 12:20 | 07:55 | $239.03 | |
Bus | National Express | Standard AC | 13:00 | 15:10 | $13.88 | |
Bus | Megabus | Standard AC | 13:35 | 17:15 | $20.62 | |
Bus | National Express | Standard AC | 14:00 | 16:00 | $32.03 |
How to get from Birmingham to Bristol
Travelling between Birmingham and Bristol is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 136.29 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 15.15.
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Bristol?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 3 hours to travel between Birmingham and Bristol depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Birmingham and Bristol. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 8m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 2h 35m to reach Bristol.
How much does it cost to get from Birmingham to Bristol?
Travelling between Birmingham and Bristol can be as cheap as USD 15.15 if you opt for a National Express bus and as expensive as USD 136.29 if you buy a CrossCountry Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Birmingham and Bristol ?
- 24 from Birmingham to Bristol starting from 08:12 Birmingham New Street until 16:42 Birmingham New Street
- 12 from Birmingham to Bristol starting from 01:00 Birmingham Coach until 21:30 Birmingham Coach
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Birmingham to Bristol.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Birmingham to Bristol overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Birmingham and Bristol
National Express
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Birmingham to Bristol?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% opted for a bus
Transportation from Birmingham to Bristol
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Trains$ 29.78
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Buses$ 14.89
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Ferries are not available
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Flights are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available