How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Bristol?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Bristol start from R 334. The average price for this train route is around R 916. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Bristol?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Bristol is 1h 12m, 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 Birmingham to Bristol 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 Birmingham to Bristol?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Bristol departs at 07:12. And the latest train departs at 22:12.

Train Birmingham to Bristol from R 324

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Bristol on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:42	Birmingham New Street	1h 12m	08:54	Bristol Parkway	Cheapest
Train	08:12	Birmingham New Street	1h 8m	09:20	Bristol Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:12	Birmingham New Street	1h 17m	08:29	Bristol Parkway	No tags
Train	07:12	Birmingham New Street	1h 17m	08:29	Bristol Parkway	No tags
Train	07:42	Birmingham New Street	1h 12m	08:54	Bristol Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Bristol on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:12	Birmingham New Street	1h 8m	08:20	Bristol Parkway	Cheapest
Train	07:12	Birmingham New Street	1h 8m	08:20	Bristol Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:42	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	08:57	Bristol Parkway	No tags
Train	07:42	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	08:57	Bristol Parkway	No tags
Train	08:12	Birmingham New Street	1h 8m	09:20	Bristol Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Bristol on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 8m	10:38	Bristol Parkway	CheapestFastest
Train	09:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 8m	10:38	Bristol Parkway	No tags
Train	10:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 8m	11:38	Bristol Parkway	No tags
Train	10:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 8m	11:38	Bristol Parkway	No tags
Train	11:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 8m	12:38	Bristol Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Bristol on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:12	Birmingham New Street	1h 17m	08:29	Bristol Parkway	Cheapest
Train	08:12	Birmingham New Street	1h 8m	09:20	Bristol Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:12	Birmingham New Street	1h 17m	08:29	Bristol Parkway	No tags
Train	07:42	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	08:57	Bristol Parkway	No tags
Train	07:42	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	08:57	Bristol Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Bristol on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:12	Birmingham New Street	1h 17m	08:29	Bristol Parkway	Cheapest
Train	08:12	Birmingham New Street	1h 8m	09:20	Bristol Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:12	Birmingham New Street	1h 17m	08:29	Bristol Parkway	No tags
Train	07:42	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	08:57	Bristol Parkway	No tags
Train	07:42	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	08:57	Bristol Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Bristol on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:12	Birmingham New Street	1h 17m	08:29	Bristol Parkway	Cheapest
Train	08:12	Birmingham New Street	1h 8m	09:20	Bristol Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:12	Birmingham New Street	1h 17m	08:29	Bristol Parkway	No tags
Train	07:42	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	08:57	Bristol Parkway	No tags
Train	07:42	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	08:57	Bristol Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Bristol on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:12	Birmingham New Street	1h 17m	08:29	Bristol Parkway	Cheapest
Train	08:12	Birmingham New Street	1h 8m	09:20	Bristol Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:12	Birmingham New Street	1h 17m	08:29	Bristol Parkway	No tags
Train	07:42	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	08:57	Bristol Parkway	No tags
Train	07:42	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	08:57	Bristol Parkway	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:35 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Bristol

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bristol. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 162, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage duration

125 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 164 - R 942	Average duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 334 - R 4 528	Average duration1h 12m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 162 - R 320	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 R 334

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Bristol 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 Birmingham to Bristol?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Bristol start from R 334. The average price for this train route is around R 916. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Bristol?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Bristol is 1h 12m, 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 Birmingham to Bristol 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 Birmingham to Bristol?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Bristol departs at 07:12. And the latest train departs at 22:12.

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

R 871

10/12

R 871

Today

R 871

12/12

R 1 350

13/12

R 757

14/12

R 759

15/12

R 758

16/12

R 756

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Bristol was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 756

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

You can expect to pay from R 756 to R 4 279 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Bristol based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 756, which is on 2025-12-16.