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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bristol to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Birmingham:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Birmingham costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, First Bristol, Bath & the West, Stagecoach West to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Birmingham by train.
- 20 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 17 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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