There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to West Midlands (county) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 31m£50–71Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bristol to Birmingham88.1 mi
2h 3m£6–15Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2h£16–40Bus via Drews Lane
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk070 / ...
2h 21m£13–20Drive 89.7 mi
- Drive from Bristol to West Midlands (county)car 89.7 mi
1h 46m£22–32
Bristol to West Midlands (county) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to West Midlands (county) is to rideshare which costs £6 - £15 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to West Midlands (county) is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £50 - £75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to West Midlands (county). However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Aston via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Bristol and West Midlands (county) is 92 miles. The road distance is 90.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to West Midlands (county) without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £50 - £75.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Bristol to West Midlands (county), including transfers.
Bristol to West Midlands (county) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to West Midlands (county) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to West Midlands (county) is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £50 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and West Midlands (county), 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, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bristol to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to West Midlands (county) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bristol to West Midlands (county) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to West Midlands (county) is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Bristol to West Midlands (county).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bristol and West Midlands (county). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.