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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Bristol
Omio 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 an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bristol costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
Tickets start at around $9 (€8) compared to roughly $57 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48 (€39). The journey takes 2h 0m versus 1h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Bristol
How to get from Birmingham to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:40 PM1h55Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway11:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:40 PM1h55Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway11:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G011534:12 PM1h19Birmingham New Street (BHM)5:31 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$721One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W299097:12 PM1h20Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:32 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$471One-way0 transfers
- G0117010:12 PM1h22Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:34 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$471One-way0 transfers
- G011306:42 AM1h25Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:07 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$471One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:05 PM2h00Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway4:05 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$131One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:05 PM2h00Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway5:05 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$131One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:55 PM2h05Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway7:00 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bristol:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bristol costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 21 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, NX West Midlands to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Bristol by train.
- 20 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
- 19 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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