What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Birmingham NEC?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Birmingham NEC is to bus via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway which costs £13 - £21 and takes 3h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Birmingham NEC?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Birmingham NEC is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Birmingham NEC?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ingenuity House via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Birmingham NEC?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Birmingham International via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Bristol to Birmingham NEC?

The distance between Bristol and Birmingham NEC is 98 miles. The road distance is 94.4 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Birmingham NEC without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Birmingham NEC without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £50 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Birmingham NEC?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Bristol to Birmingham NEC, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Birmingham NEC bus from?

Bristol to Birmingham NEC bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Birmingham NEC train from?

Bristol to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Birmingham NEC?

The best way to get from Bristol to Birmingham NEC is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £50 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Bristol to Birmingham NEC bus arrive?

Bristol to Birmingham NEC bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bristol to Birmingham NEC train arrive?

Bristol to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Birmingham NEC?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Birmingham NEC is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Bristol to Birmingham NEC.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Birmingham NEC?

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Where can I stay near Birmingham NEC?

There are 3681+ hotels available in Birmingham NEC.

Bristol to Birmingham NEC - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Birmingham NEC by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 38m
£51–75
Bus via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Church Centre to Birmingham International Stationbus 97A
3h 14m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Ingenuity Housebus 97A / ...
2h 57m
£20–43
Drive 93.9 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Birmingham NECcar 93.9 mi
1h 34m
£23–33

Bristol to Birmingham NEC by train and foot

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1h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 97.9 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Birmingham NEC, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Birmingham NEC via Birmingham Coach Station and Ingenuity House in around 2h 57m.

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