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Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Bristol

Showing times and prices for 20 Jan

Cheapest

£25

Average

£31

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

C65973

08:121h18

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

09:30Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

£251One-way

0 changes

P12042

09:421h25

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

11:07Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

£331One-way

0 changes

P12047

10:421h25

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

12:07Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

£331One-way

0 changes

C65975

09:121h21

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

10:33Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

£331One-way

0 changes

C65979

10:121h19

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

11:31Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

£331One-way

0 changes

Birmingham to Bristol train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 20 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Cross Country C65973 Cross CountryC65973	08:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1h18	09:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	0 changesDirect
Cross Country P12037 Cross CountryP12037	08:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1h30	10:12 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	0 changesDirect
Cross Country C65975 Cross CountryC65975	09:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1h21	10:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	0 changesDirect
Cross Country P12042 Cross CountryP12042	09:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1h25	11:07 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	0 changesDirect
Cross Country C65979 Cross CountryC65979	10:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1h19	11:31 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	0 changesDirect
Cross Country P12047 Cross CountryP12047	10:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	1h25	12:07 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)	0 changesDirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Birmingham to Bristol?

The best time to book your train from Birmingham to Bristol is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Birmingham to Bristol route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Birmingham to Bristol per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Birmingham to Bristol.

Trains

from £45

Coaches

from £7

Train times from Birmingham to Bristol

Showing times and prices for 20 Jan

Fastest Journey

1 h 18 m

Average

1 h 23 m

Trains per day

Distance

124 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Birmingham for Bristol every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

C65973

08:121h18

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

09:30Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

£251One-way

0 changes

C65979

10:121h19

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

11:31Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

£331One-way

0 changes

C65975

09:121h21

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

10:33Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

£331One-way

0 changes

P12042

09:421h25

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

11:07Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

£331One-way

0 changes

P12047

10:421h25

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

12:07Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

£331One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham to Bristol

Trains from Birmingham to Bristol run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £6 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £6

Distance

123 km

Average train duration

1h 32m

Cheapest ticket price

£11

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 18m

First train

04:53

Last train

22:12

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £6

Train providers: CrossCountry and Great Western Rail trains Birmingham to Bristol

Buy your official CrossCountry and Great Western Rail train tickets from Birmingham to Bristol from £24 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Birmingham to Bristol you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

Birmingham to Bristol train information with CrossCountry:

Average Duration: 1 h 18 min
Cheapest Price: £24
CrossCountry frequency: 17 a day

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Trains from Birmingham to Bristol

Trains from Birmingham to Bristol offer an efficient way to travel between the cities. The journey is about 97 miles, and takes from 1 hour 23 minutes by train. Trains depart from Birmingham New Street Station, and arrive at Bristol Temple Meads Station. As this is a direct route, passengers can relax for the entire trip. The first train of the day is at around 5:00 a.m, and the last train leaves the station at about 10:21 p.m. There is usually one or two services per hour during operating times. Fares tend to vary considerably during the day, and travellers can make significant savings. Trains from Birmingham to Bristol are operated by CrossCountry.

FAQs: Birmingham to Bristol train

FAQs: Travel by train from Birmingham to Bristol easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Bristol.

Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Bristol can start from as little as £11 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Birmingham to Bristol is £31; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Birmingham to Bristol is on average 1 h 18 min for the 76 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Birmingham and Bristol by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Birmingham to Bristol leaves at 04: 53. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Birmingham to Bristol leaves at 22: 12.

There are 7 trains a day from Birmingham to Bristol which require at least one change with CrossCountry or Great Western Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Birmingham to Bristol train with CrossCountry or Great Western Rail. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip to Bristol from Birmingham as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 12.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Birmingham New Street, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bristol Temple Meads, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Bristol from Birmingham is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 18 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Birmingham to Bristol is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and Bristol including taking a coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Bristol

Birmingham

Bristol

The major train station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your trip from Birmingham to Bristol.

Birmingham New Street Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom

Phone Number

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
Sun: 07:30 - 23:00

Wifi

Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.

Lockers

You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.

Shopping

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

Parking

Car Park: Short Stay Car Park

Dining

All Bar One
Leon
Caffè Nero
Five Guys
Krispy Kreme
The Pasty Shop
Upper Crust
Wasabi
Starbucks
Hotel Chocolat

Taxis

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

Accessibility

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

Hotel

Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham

Lounge

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

Ticket Office

Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
Sun: 07:30 - 23:00

Public transport options for Birmingham New Street

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.