How much is the train ticket from Bristol to Birmingham?

The cheapest train tickets from Bristol to Birmingham start from R 338. The average price for this train route is around R 790. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 116 km. The quickest train can get 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 12 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 07:02. And the latest train departs at 22:27.

Train Bristol to Birmingham from R 325

Next train departures

Next departures from Bristol to Birmingham on 6 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:42	Bristol Parkway	1h 13m	10:55	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	10:10	Bristol Parkway	1h 9m	11:19	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	09:09	Bristol Parkway	1h 15m	10:24	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:09	Bristol Parkway	1h 15m	10:24	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:42	Bristol Parkway	1h 13m	10:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Birmingham on 7 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:42	Bristol Parkway	1h 13m	10:55	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	07:42	Bristol Parkway	1h 13m	08:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Birmingham on 8 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	1h 10m	08:19	Birmingham New Street	CheapestFastest
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
Train	08:09	Bristol Parkway	1h 11m	09:20	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Birmingham on 9 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:42	Bristol Parkway	1h 13m	16:55	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	07:42	Bristol Parkway	1h 13m	08:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Birmingham on 10 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:40	Bristol Parkway	1h 9m	19:49	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	10:40	Bristol Parkway	1h 9m	11:49	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	09:24	Bristol Parkway	1h 25m	10:49	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:24	Bristol Parkway	1h 25m	10:49	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:24	Bristol Parkway	1h 25m	10:49	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Birmingham on 11 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:09	Bristol Parkway	1h 11m	09:20	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 12 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:42	Bristol Parkway	1h 13m	10:55	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	07:42	Bristol Parkway	1h 13m	08:55	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:21 AM BST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Bristol to Birmingham

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 13 minutes and with fares starting at just R 338, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

1h 13mAverage duration

116 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 153 - R 869	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 338 - R 4 476	Average duration1h 13m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.3/547 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.0

WiFi3.5

Based on 47 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 about the Wi-Fi. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at R 338

GB train companies: RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, ScotRail, Transpennine Express

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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Bristol to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Bristol to Birmingham start from R 338. The average price for this train route is around R 790. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 116 km. The quickest train can get 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 12 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 07:02. 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

04/05

R 754

05/05

R 754

Today

R 755

07/05

R 755

08/05

R 755

09/05

R 569

10/05

R 755

11/05

R 658

The cheapest trip from Bristol to Birmingham was searched and found on 09 May 2026 with a price of R 569

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 R 569 to R 4 251 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 R 569, which is on 2026-05-09.