The average train between Bristol and Birmingham NEC takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol to Birmingham NEC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bristol and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Bristol to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Bristol to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Bristol and Birmingham NEC is 126.2 km. The road distance is 157 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 17m.