How much does a train ticket cost from Bristol to Birmingham?

The cheapest train tickets from Bristol to Birmingham start from £15. The average price for this train route is around £41. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Bristol to Birmingham?

The average train journey time from Bristol to Birmingham is 1h 13m, covering a distance of 72 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 8m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Bristol to Birmingham route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 13 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bristol to Birmingham?

The earliest train from Bristol to Birmingham departs at 07:09. And the latest train departs at 22:27.

Train Bristol to Birmingham from £15

Next train departures

Next departures from Bristol to Birmingham on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:09	Bristol Parkway	1h 15m	17:24	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	1h 10m	08:19	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	1h 10m	08:19	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:42	Bristol Parkway	1h 13m	08:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:42	Bristol Parkway	1h 13m	08:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Birmingham on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:42	Bristol Parkway	1h 12m	09:54	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	1h 10m	08:19	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	1h 10m	08:19	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:42	Bristol Parkway	1h 13m	08:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:42	Bristol Parkway	1h 13m	08:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Birmingham on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:42	Bristol Parkway	1h 12m	09:54	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	1h 10m	08:19	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	1h 10m	08:19	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:42	Bristol Parkway	1h 13m	08:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:42	Bristol Parkway	1h 13m	08:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Birmingham on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:42	Bristol Parkway	1h 13m	08:55	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	1h 10m	08:19	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	1h 10m	08:19	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:42	Bristol Parkway	1h 13m	08:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:09	Bristol Parkway	1h 11m	09:20	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Birmingham on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:42	Bristol Parkway	1h 13m	08:55	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	1h 10m	08:19	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	1h 10m	08:19	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:42	Bristol Parkway	1h 13m	08:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:09	Bristol Parkway	1h 11m	09:20	Birmingham New Street	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Bristol to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage duration

78 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £43	Average duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£15 - £196	Average duration1h 13m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£8 - £14	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £15

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bristol to Birmingham by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Bristol to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Bristol to Birmingham start from £15. The average price for this train route is around £41. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bristol to Birmingham?
The average train journey time from Bristol to Birmingham is 1h 13m, covering a distance of 72 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 8m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Bristol to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 13 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bristol to Birmingham?
The earliest train from Bristol to Birmingham departs at 07:09. And the latest train departs at 22:27.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£39

10/12

£30

Today

£39

12/12

£43

13/12

£29

14/12

No data

15/12

£34

16/12

£34

The cheapest trip from Bristol to Birmingham was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bristol to Birmingham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £29 to £190 for a train ticket from Bristol to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £29, which is on 2025-12-13.