Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 18

Cheapest price on Sep 18

₫22

Average ticket price on Sep 18

₫37

Fastest journey on Sep 18

1 h 8 m

Average journey duration on Sep 18

1 h 8 m

Trains on Sep 18

17

Distance

116 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) will cost around ₫37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only ₫22.

Fast trains

On Fri, Sep 18, we found 17 trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW), including 16 direct services.

On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .

On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 8 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.

  • CrossCountryW29882
    2:42 PM1h16
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    3:58 PMBristol Parkway (BPW)
    221One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG01154
    5:12 PM1h08
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    6:20 PMBristol Parkway (BPW)
    251One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryW29908
    6:42 PM1h16
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    7:58 PMBristol Parkway (BPW)
    251One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG01148
    2:12 PM1h08
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    3:20 PMBristol Parkway (BPW)
    251One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryW29884
    3:12 PM1h08
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    4:20 PMBristol Parkway (BPW)
    251One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of ₫28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of ₫28, while a train costs an average of ₫56.

Distance: 72 miles (116 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

₫56

Average price

₫28

Average price

Cheapest

₫34

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 8m

Average total duration

4h 38m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 37m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

CrossCountry

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Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) is a bus with an average price of ₫28.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW):

A bus is ₫28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) costing on average ₫56.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to Bristol Parkway (BPW) take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Bristol Parkway (BPW) including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 24m sooner (1h 13m by train vs 1h 37m by car). Tickets start at around ₫56 compared to roughly ₫34 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) train times

The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
CrossCountryW29847
On time
7:42 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h15
8:57 AM Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG01133
On time
8:12 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h08
9:20 AM Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryW29851
On time
8:42 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h19
10:01 AM Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG01135
On time
9:12 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h08
10:20 AM Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryW29884
On time
3:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h08
4:20 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG01150
On time
3:42 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h17
4:59 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG01153
On time
4:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h09
5:21 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryW29895
On time
4:42 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h17
5:59 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG01154
On time
5:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h08
6:20 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG01159
On time
5:42 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h18
7:00 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG01161_G664776:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h21
7:33 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryW29908
On time
6:42 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h16
7:58 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryW29909
On time
7:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h09
8:21 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG01124+Great Western RailwayG15483
On time
7:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h45
9:15 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG01166
On time
8:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h09
9:21 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG01169
On time
9:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h19
10:31 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Why should you book Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) trains with Omio?

CrossCountry as well as Cross Country offer trains services from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW).

Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW).
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare CrossCountry with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW).

Why book with Omio over Wanderu?

  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW)

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Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at ₫16 but you can travel from only ₫6 by bus.

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 72 miles (116 km) distance in 1h 8m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from ₫6
Distance
72 miles (116 km)
Average train duration
1h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
₫16
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
8
Fastest train
1h 8m
First train
5:42 AM
Last train
9:12 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from ₫6

Train companies: CrossCountry from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Bristol Parkway (BPW) from ₫6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average CrossCountry Duration
1h 8m
Cheapest CrossCountry Price
₫16
CrossCountry frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bristol Parkway (BPW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at ₫16, while the average price is around ₫56.
The train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) takes 1h 8m and runs 8 per day.
The first train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) leaves at 5:42 AM.
The distance by train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) is 72 miles (116 km).
The last train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) leaves at 9:12 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW).
Yes, there is a direct train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW). This service operates 8 times per day, provided by CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW).
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) is by bus, with a cost of around ₫6.
The train journey from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway is primarily urban and industrial, passing through cities and towns, with some views of the countryside, but it is not typically considered scenic.
Yes, a day trip from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway is feasible, with a travel time of 1h 8m each way over a distance of 72 miles (116 km). There are 7 trains per day available for this journey.
Yes, you can take the train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW).
Since neither Birmingham New Street (BHM) nor Bristol Parkway (BPW) are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Bristol Parkway (BPW) include London, Swindon, Cardiff, Gloucester, Newport.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW)

Most Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) trains use the Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Bristol Parkway (BPW) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Birmingham
Arrival train stations in Stoke Gifford
Birmingham New StreetStation Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre

Bus16 · 7m · ₫2 · every ~27 min

Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services

Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.

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