The average bus between Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham takes 2h 29m and the fastest bus takes 2h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol Temple Meads is at 7:26 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 9:35 PM. All services require a transfer at The Haymarket and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
The distance between Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham is 123.9 km. The road distance is 144 km.
National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 2h.