- Must visit
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Major museum and gallery with archaeology, natural history, fine art and local collections in a landmark Edwardian building.
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Bristol 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 will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 21 trains that leave Birmingham for Bristol on Sun, May 31, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 124 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 1 h 20 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.
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G01163
G01165
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W29915
G01145
W29918
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G01142
W29874Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bristol:
A bus is $32 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bristol costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Bristol trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01136 | 9:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h19 | 10:49 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01142 | 10:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h20 | 11:50 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01145 | 11:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h18 | 12:48 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29869 | 12:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h23 | 1:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29874 | 1:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h20 | 2:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29875 | 1:42 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h25 | 3:07 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01147 | 2:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h23 | 3:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29883 | On time 2:40 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h24 | 4:04 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29886 | 3:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h23 | 4:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29887 | 3:40 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h27 | 5:07 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01152 | 4:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h23 | 5:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29894 | 4:40 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h26 | 6:06 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01155 | 5:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h22 | 6:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01158 | 5:40 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 7:08 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01163 | 6:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h23 | 7:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29907 | On time 6:40 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h25 | 8:05 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01165 | 7:10 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h25 | 8:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01116+ C48922 | 7:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h58 | 9:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
W29913 | 8:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h23 | 9:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29915 | 9:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 10:40 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29918 | 10:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h18 | 11:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Birmingham to Bristol run on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 22:46. The fastest train covers the 77 miles (124 km) distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 77 miles (124 km) |
Average train duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 10:46 PM |
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