The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Birmingham International Airport
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
1 h 42 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Birmingham International Airport 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 International Airport will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
To travel from Bristol to Birmingham International Airport you need to make at least one change.
C74905+
W0572310:001h45Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:45Birmingham International (BHI)£451One-way1 change
C74901+
W056998:011h44Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:45Birmingham International (BHI)£451One-way1 change
C75328+
W057058:331h42Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:15Birmingham International (BHI)£451One-way1 change
C74903+
W057119:001h45Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:45Birmingham International (BHI)£451One-way1 change
C75330+
L023579:331h54Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:27Birmingham International (BHI)£801One-way1 change
C75328+
W057058:331h42Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:15Birmingham International (BHI)£451One-way1 change
C74901+
W056998:011h44Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:45Birmingham International (BHI)£451One-way1 change
C74905+
W0572310:001h45Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:45Birmingham International (BHI)£451One-way1 change
C74903+
W057119:001h45Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:45Birmingham International (BHI)£451One-way1 change
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W0294810:331h53Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:26Birmingham International (BHI)£801One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bristol to Birmingham International Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Birmingham International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 126 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£42 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bristol to Birmingham International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Birmingham International Airport trains for today, Wednesday 15 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C75345+ C01382 | On time 15:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h53 | 17:26 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
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C74901+ W05699 | 7:01 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h44 | 8:45 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
C75328+ W05705 | 7:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h42 | 9:15 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
C74903+ W05711 | 8:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h45 | 9:45 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
C75330+ L02357 | 8:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h54 | 10:27 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
C74905+ W05723 | 9:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h45 | 10:45 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
C75323_C75008+ W02948 | 9:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h53 | 11:26 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
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Why should you book Bristol to Birmingham International Airport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway to find the best option for your trip from Bristol to Birmingham International Airport.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway to find the best option for your trip from Bristol to Birmingham International Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Bristol to Birmingham International Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Birmingham International Airport
Trains from Bristol to Birmingham International Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 19:39. The fastest train covers the 126 km distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 6:15 |
Last train 19:39 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway from Bristol to Birmingham International Airport trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Bristol and Birmingham International Airport from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bristol to Birmingham International Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Birmingham International Airport 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 International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Birmingham International Airport
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7 with short-term and long-term parking options available. Access via the A38 road.
- Dexters
- Brunel Bar & Kitchen
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £1
- Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport
- Winford Manor Hotel
- Cost £10
- Located in the main terminal
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Main Terminal: check-in desks, security, and departure gates
- Arrivals Hall: baggage claim and customs
- Parking: short-term and long-term options available
- Bus: Airport Flyer Express
- Train: Bristol Temple Meads station is the nearest major train station, connected by bus services
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Cheltenham Road
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