The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
1 h 19 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 33 trains that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) every day 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These 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 19 m .
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.
G0117022:121h22Birmingham New Street (BHM)23:34Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£201One-way0 changes
G0116620:121h24Birmingham New Street (BHM)21:36Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£221One-way0 changes
G0116921:121h30Birmingham New Street (BHM)22:42Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£221One-way0 changes
G01119 · G0116017:301h43Birmingham New Street (BHM)19:13Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£261One-way1 change
W2986611:421h39Birmingham New Street (BHM)13:21Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£341One-way0 changes
G0114010:121h19Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:31Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£821One-way0 changes
G0115316:121h19Birmingham New Street (BHM)17:31Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£821One-way0 changes
W2988415:121h19Birmingham New Street (BHM)16:31Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£821One-way0 changes
W2986812:121h20Birmingham New Street (BHM)13:32Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£821One-way0 changes
W2986211:121h20Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:32Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£821One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 124 km
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Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains for today, Thursday 20 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01170 | Delayed 21:26 22:12Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h22 | 22:39 22:39Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 August | |||||
G01085+ G15469 | On time 5:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h15 | 7:15 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G01088+ G15182 | 5:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h09 | 7:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G01130 | 6:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h25 | 8:07 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01131 | 7:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h27 | 8:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29847 | 7:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 9:10 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01133 | 8:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 9:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29851 | 8:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h30 | 10:12 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01135 | 9:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 10:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01138 | 9:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h25 | 11:07 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01140 | 10:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h19 | 11:31 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01144 | 10:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h26 | 12:08 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29862 | 11:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h20 | 12:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29866 | 11:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h39 | 13:21 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29868 | 12:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h20 | 13:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29871 | 12:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h26 | 14:08 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29873 | 13:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h20 | 14:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29877 | 13:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h31 | 15:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01148 | 14:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h21 | 15:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29882 | 14:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h27 | 16:09 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29884 | 15:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h19 | 16:31 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01150 | 15:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h27 | 17:09 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01153 | 16:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h19 | 17:31 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29895 | 16:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h27 | 18:09 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01154 | 17:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h25 | 18:37 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01119 · G01160 | 17:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 19:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G01160 | 17:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h31 | 19:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01161_G66477 | 18:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h33 | 19:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29908 | 18:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h26 | 20:08 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29909 | 19:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h20 | 20:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01124+ G15483 | 19:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h00 | 21:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G01166 | 20:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h24 | 21:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01169 | 21:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h30 | 22:42 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 124 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 124 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 5:42 |
Last train 21:12 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Most Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains use the Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meads station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
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