How to get to Tamworth from Bristol

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Compare train and coach for Bristol to Tamworth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Tamworth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a train costs an average of £66.

Distance: 145 km

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£66

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£28

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2h 16m

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1h 46m

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Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Tamworth

Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Tamworth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Tamworth is a coach with an average price of £26.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Tamworth:

A coach is £40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Tamworth costing on average £66.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Tamworth is by train with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to Tamworth take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Tamworth including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 16m sooner (1h 46m by train vs 2h 2m by car). Tickets start at around £66 compared to roughly £28 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Bristol to Tamworth

How to get to Tamworth from Bristol by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Bristol to Tamworth is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Best day trips from Tamworth by train

The most popular day trips by train from Tamworth are Birmingham, London, Leicester and Nottingham. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Tamworth on Omio.

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Day trip from Tamworth to Birmingham by train

Why visit Birmingham for the day?

Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.

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Day trip from Tamworth to London by train

Why visit London for the day?

London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.

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FAQs: Bristol to Tamworth

Travel to Tamworth 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 Bristol to Tamworth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Tamworth including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Tamworth is a coach with an average price of £26.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Tamworth:

A coach is £40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Tamworth costing on average £66.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Tamworth is by train with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to Tamworth take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 0m.

The Bristol to Tamworth distance is approximately 145 km.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Tamworth is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Tamworth as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Tamworth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Tamworth station (TAM).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Tamworth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry to go to Tamworth by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Tamworth by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bristol to Tamworth with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
  • 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Tamworth often also extend their vacation to go to Birmingham New Street (BHM), London Euston (EUS), London, Birmingham, Burton-on-Trent. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tamworth and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Bristol to Tamworth, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
To fully experience Tamworth, including its historical sites like Tamworth Castle, the Snowdome, and local events, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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