The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham to Bristol Airport
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Bristol Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Bristol Airport will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 16 buses that leave Birmingham for Bristol Airport on Sun, Jun 21, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 134 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus8:00 AM3h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway11:25 AMBristol, Airport Bus Station$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:30 PM3h20Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway8:50 PMBristol, Airport Bus Station$141One-way0 transfers
NX1005:00 AM3h05Birmingham, Coach Station8:05 AMBristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange)$321One-way0 transfers
NX1069:30 PM2h25Birmingham, Coach Station11:55 PMBristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange)$321One-way0 transfers
NX1001:00 AM3h05Birmingham, Coach Station4:05 AMBristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange)$321One-way0 transfers
NX1069:30 PM2h25Birmingham, Coach Station11:55 PMBristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange)$321One-way0 transfers
NX1008:15 PM2h35Birmingham, Coach Station10:50 PMBristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange)$461One-way0 transfers
NX1005:30 PM2h45Birmingham, Coach Station8:15 PMBristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange)$461One-way0 transfers
NX1009:30 AM2h45Birmingham, Coach Station12:15 PMBristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange)$351One-way0 transfers
NX1001:00 PM2h45Birmingham, Coach Station3:45 PMBristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange)$321One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Bristol Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bristol Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $120.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bristol Airport:
A bus is $105 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bristol Airport costing on average $123 (€101).
Other travel options to Bristol Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Birmingham to Bristol Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:26AM | Duration 3h36 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:14AM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:02PM | Duration 3h32 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 03:14PM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:28PM | Duration 3h28 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:44PM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Live departures
Birmingham to Bristol Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Bristol Airport buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h25 | 11:25 AM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX101 · WXA1 | On time 8:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h14 | 11:14 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX104 · WXA1 | 10:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h56 | 2:26 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX101 · WXA1 | On time 11:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h29 | 3:14 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX101 · WXA1 | On time 4:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h29 | 7:44 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h20 | 8:50 PM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX106 | On time 9:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h25 | 11:55 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
NX100 | 1:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 4:05 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX100 | 5:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h05 | 8:05 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Bristol Airport
Buses from Birmingham to Bristol Airport run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 21:40. The fastest bus covers the 83 miles (134 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 83 miles (134 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€8) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 9:40 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Birmingham to Bristol AirportYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to Bristol Airport with National Express, Megabus for as low as $9 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Birmingham to Bristol Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Bristol Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bristol Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Birmingham to Bristol Airport
Most Birmingham to Bristol Airport buses use the Birmingham, Coach Station to Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) station pair, with some services arriving at Bristol, Airport Bus Station. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Bristol Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham, Coach Station from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station bus station facilities and services
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway from Birmingham city centre
Getting to Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) from Birmingham city centre
Getting to Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) from Bristol city centre
Getting to Bristol, Airport Bus Station from Bristol city centre
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