The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 33 trains that leave Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) on Tue, May 26, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 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 Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 1 h 19 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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Y418257:39 PM2h15Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:54 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$331One-way1 transfer
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Y418257:39 PM2h15Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:54 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$331One-way1 transfer
G008416:25 AM1h51Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)8:16 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$351One-way0 transfers
G007357:33 PM1h22Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)8:55 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$411One-way0 transfers
G009288:33 PM1h27Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:00 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$411One-way0 transfers
G667796:00 PM1h18Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:18 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$471One-way0 transfers
G667218:01 AM1h19Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:20 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$601One-way0 transfers
G6673010:00 AM1h19Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:19 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$541One-way0 transfers
G667167:00 AM1h19Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)8:19 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$541One-way0 transfers
G008721:00 PM1h19Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:19 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$601One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM):
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Birmingham New Street (BHM) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
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.
Live departures
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01064 | On time 9:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 10:55 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66730 | On time 10:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h19 | 11:19 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00869_G01067 | 10:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 11:55 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66735 | On time 11:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h19 | 12:19 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01069 | On time 11:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 12:55 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00865 | On time 12:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h19 | 1:19 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01073 | On time 12:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h23 | 1:55 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00872 | On time 1:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h19 | 2:19 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01075 | On time 1:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h25 | 2:55 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00876 | On time 2:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h25 | 3:25 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01080 | On time 2:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 3:55 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00883 | On time 3:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h24 | 4:24 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01082 | On time 3:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h25 | 4:55 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00888 | On time 4:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h24 | 5:24 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01083 | On time 4:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 5:55 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00894 | On time 5:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h24 | 6:24 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00723 | On time 5:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h21 | 6:54 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66779 | On time 6:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h18 | 7:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00730 | On time 6:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 7:54 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00908 | On time 6:55 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h34 | 8:29 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00735 | On time 7:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 8:55 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y41825+ G66815 | On time 7:39 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h15 | 9:54 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
Y41825+ G66815 | On time 7:39 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h15 | 9:54 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
Y41825+ G66815 | On time 7:39 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h15 | 9:54 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
G00928 | On time 8:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h27 | 10:00 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66829 | On time 10:18 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h36 | 11:54 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
G00841 | 6:25 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h51 | 8:16 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66987 | 6:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h20 | 7:55 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66716 | 7:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h19 | 8:19 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01060 | 7:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 8:55 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66721 | 8:01 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h19 | 9:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01062 | 8:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h21 | 9:54 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00854 | 9:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h24 | 10:24 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 22:18. The fastest train covers the 77 miles (124 km) distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 77 miles (124 km) |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 5:25 AM |
Last train 10:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
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Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from $7 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
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