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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 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)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m 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 |
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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 $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bristol costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
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)$91One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus9:40 PM1h55Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway11:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G0114010:12 AM1h19Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:31 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
W298518:42 AM1h30Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:12 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$401One-way0 transfers
W299097:12 PM1h20Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:32 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$461One-way0 transfers
W2986211:12 AM1h20Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:32 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$461One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:00 PM1h55Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway7:55 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:05 AM1h55Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway1:00 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:40 PM1h55Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway4:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bristol:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bristol costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 20 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, Megabus, FlixBus, 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, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 19 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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