The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham to Bristol
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€10
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Bristol will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 23 buses that leave Birmingham for Bristol on Tue, Jun 30, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 30 the direct buses cover the 124 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Tue, Jun 30 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX1003:30 PM2h15Birmingham, Coach Station5:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)€71One-way0 transfers
NX1008:15 PM2h05Birmingham, Coach Station10:20 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)€71One-way0 transfers
NX1007:00 PM2h15Birmingham, Coach Station9:15 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)€71One-way0 transfers
NX1001:00 AM2h35Birmingham, Coach Station3:35 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)€71One-way0 transfers
NX1009:30 AM2h10Birmingham, Coach Station11:40 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)€71One-way0 transfers
NX1069:30 PM1h50Birmingham, Coach Station11:20 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)€271One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:05 AM1h55Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway1:00 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:40 PM1h55Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway4:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:00 PM1h55Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway7:55 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:40 PM1h55Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway11:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)€81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 124 km
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Birmingham to Bristol bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Bristol buses for today, Monday, June 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1h55 | 7:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX106 | 9:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h50 | 11:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1h55 | 11:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 30 | |||||
NX100 | Delayed 8:30 AM 1:00 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 2h35 | 10:40 AM 10:40 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX100 | Delayed 8:30 AM 5:00 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 2h35 | 10:40 AM 10:40 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX101 | On time 7:50 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h00 | 9:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h45 | 10:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h40 | 11:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX100 | On time 9:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h10 | 11:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX104 | On time 10:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h10 | 12:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1h55 | 1:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX100 | On time 12:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h10 | 2:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h20 | 3:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX101 | On time 2:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h00 | 4:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:05 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h15 | 4:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1h55 | 4:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h15 | 5:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX100 | On time 3:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h15 | 5:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h05 | 7:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX100 | On time 5:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h25 | 7:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h45 | 8:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX100 | On time 7:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h15 | 9:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX100 | On time 8:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h05 | 10:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Bristol
Buses from Birmingham to Bristol run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 124 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 124 km |
Average bus duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, NX West Midlands from Birmingham to BristolYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to Bristol with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, NX West Midlands for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Birmingham to Bristol
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Bristol by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Birmingham to Bristol
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
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