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4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Birmingham will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 31 trains that leave Bristol for Birmingham every day 30 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 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 19 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.
G008416:251h51Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)8:16Birmingham New Street (BHM)£261One-way0 changes- G0073519:331h22Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)20:55Birmingham New Street (BHM)£301One-way0 changes
- G0092820:331h27Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)22:00Birmingham New Street (BHM)£301One-way0 changes
- G669876:351h20Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:55Birmingham New Street (BHM)£341One-way0 changes
- G0090818:551h34Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)20:29Birmingham New Street (BHM)£341One-way0 changes
- G6677918:001h18Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)19:18Birmingham New Street (BHM)£441One-way0 changes
- G6673010:001h19Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:19Birmingham New Street (BHM)£821One-way0 changes
- G667218:011h19Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:20Birmingham New Street (BHM)£441One-way0 changes
- G667167:001h19Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)8:19Birmingham New Street (BHM)£441One-way0 changes
- G6673511:001h19Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:19Birmingham New Street (BHM)£441One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bristol to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Birmingham 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. 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 coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 124 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£35 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bristol to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Birmingham trains for today, Thursday 9 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G66829 | On time 22:18 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h36 | 23:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 10 July | |||||
| G00841 | 6:25 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h51 | 8:16 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66987 | 6:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h20 | 7:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66716 | 7:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h19 | 8:19 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01060 | 7:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 8:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66721 | 8:01 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h19 | 9:20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01062 | 8:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h21 | 9:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00854 | 9:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h24 | 10:24 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01064 | 9:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 10:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66730 | 10:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h19 | 11:19 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00869_G01067 | 10:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 11:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66735 | 11:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h19 | 12:19 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01069 | 11:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 12:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00865 | 12:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h19 | 13:19 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01073 | 12:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h23 | 13:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00872 | 13:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h19 | 14:19 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01074 | 13:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h25 | 14:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00876 | 14:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h25 | 15:25 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01080 | 14:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 15:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00883 | 15:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h24 | 16:24 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01082 | 15:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h25 | 16:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00888 | 16:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h24 | 17:24 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01083 | 16:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 17:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00894 | 17:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h24 | 18:24 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00723 | 17:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h21 | 18:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66779 | 18:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h18 | 19:18 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00730 | 18:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 19:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00908 | 18:55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h34 | 20:29 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00735 | 19:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 20:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
G66815+ Y41825 | 19:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h15 | 21:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G00928 | 20:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h27 | 22:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Birmingham
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Trains from Bristol to Birmingham run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 22:47. The fastest train covers the 124 km distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 124 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 22:47 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol to Birmingham trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol and Birmingham from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Bristol to Birmingham
Making the cross-country journey by train from Bristol to Birmingham is quick and straightforward. CrossCountry operates a regular service from the early morning until late in the evening with a direct journey time of approximately one hour 30 minutes. All departures are from Bristol Temple Meads Station with trains completing their journey at Birmingham New Street Station.
Bristol to Birmingham train time: daily departures
The first train from Bristol to Birmingham leaves Bristol Temple Meads Station early in the morning, at around 6:15 a.m. There are then two departures an hour throughout the day until late evening. A similar timetable is in place from Monday to Saturday with a slightly reduced service on Sundays.
How long is the journey by train from Bristol to Birmingham?
All trains from Bristol to Birmingham are direct with no changes, completing the journey of just over 88 miles in just under one hour 30 minutes.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Bristol to Birmingham?
Departure train station: all services from Bristol to Birmingham depart from Bristol Temple Meads Station. This large station is within a 15-minute walk of Bristol's shops and tourist attractions. The station can also be reached by taxi and several local bus routes. Temple Meads Station is fully accessible to those with limited mobility and its services include car parking, taxi ranks, ATMs, toilets, telephones, waiting rooms and a choice of food and drink services. There is no WiFi at this station.
Arrival train station: trains from Bristol to Birmingham all arrive at Birmingham New Street Station. This large station is part of the Bullring and Grand Central Complex in the heart of the city. It is served by local trains, trams, buses and taxis. Facilities at Birmingham New Street include car and bicycle parking, car rental desks, WiFi, ATMs, left luggage storage, waiting areas and first-class lounges. The Bullring and Grand Central have a good choice of shops, cafes and restaurants as well as cinemas and bars.
Which train companies travel from Bristol to Birmingham?
All direct trains from Bristol to Birmingham are operated by CrossCountry.
CrossCountry Bristol to Birmingham
CrossCountry is part of Arriva UK Trains and operates routes to many destinations across the United Kingdom except for London. All of its services go through Birmingham New Street Station. It is the only provider operating direct routes between Bristol and Birmingham with a journey time of around one hour 30 minutes.
Bristol to Birmingham trains: services on board
Passengers on CrossCountry trains from Bristol to Birmingham have a choice of Standard or First-Class tickets. First-Class tickets include complimentary drinks and snacks while trolley service catering is offered in the other carriages. All carriages have space for wheelchairs, accessible toilets, luggage space, individual lights, power sockets and WiFi.
How to find cheap train tickets from Bristol to Birmingham?
While tickets can be bought when you arrive at the station, there are ways to save money and find cheap tickets for your train journey from Bristol to Birmingham. To get the best value tickets, shop online in advance or be flexible about the day of the week or the time of day you travel. If possible, avoid morning peak hours when tickets are always at their most expensive.
FAQs: Bristol to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Birmingham
Most Bristol to Birmingham trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham Snow Hill. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Getting to Bristol, Airport from Bristol city centre
Bristol, Airport is 11 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Bristol, Airport train station facilities and services
Bristol, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Dexters, Brunel Bar & Kitchen
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bristol, Airport. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bristol, Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol, Airport: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol, Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport, Holiday Inn Bristol Airport, Winford Manor Hotel.
Getting to Montpelier from Bristol city centre
Montpelier is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpelier train station facilities and services
Montpelier has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Montpelier.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Montpelier: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Montpelier: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpelier: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform, Accessible taxis: No, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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 Birmingham Snow Hill from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Snow Hill train station facilities and services
Birmingham Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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