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TodayDec 11
from $9
TomorrowDec 12
from $9
WedDec 13
from $8
ThuDec 14
from $7
FriDec 15
from $11
SatDec 16
from $14
SunDec 17
from $8
MonDec 18

Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

5:30PM
2h40m
8:10PM
Bristol - Bus & Coach Station
Cheapest
Birmingham - Coach Station
Cheapest
4:45PM
2h
6:45PM
Bristol - Bus & Coach Station
2nd Cheapest
Birmingham - Coach Station
2nd Cheapest
7:35PM
1h55m
9:30PM
Bristol - Bus & Coach Station
Fastest
Birmingham - Coach Station
Fastest
2:00PM
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4:00PM
Bristol - Bus & Coach Station
Birmingham - Coach Station
6:50PM
2h25m
9:15PM
Bristol - Bond St
Birmingham - Airport (BHM)
Bus Bristol to Birmingham: Trip Overview

Bus Bristol to Birmingham: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$16
Average bus trip duration2h 5m
Number of daily buses25
Earliest bus departure2:50 AM
Distance77 miles (123 km)
Latest bus departure11:10 PM

Bristol to Birmingham Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses25
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures2:50AM - 11:10PM
Minimum Price$7
Average Ticket Price$16
Minimum Trip Duration1h50m
Average Bus Trip Duration2h5m
Distance77 miles (123 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteMegabus UK, National Express, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Bristol - Birmingham

You can take a bus or a train to go from Bristol to Birmingham. The two options are easy and eco-friendly ways to reach Birmingham. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

On average, the trip from Bristol to Birmingham takes around 2h 5m, but you can get there in as little as 1h 50m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 77 miles (124 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Bristol and Birmingham is 77 miles (124 km).

You can choose from 25 travel times and travel with Megabus UK, National Express and FlixBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Bristol to Birmingham may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Bristol to Birmingham a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 2:50 AM and 11:10 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Bristol to Birmingham leave from Bond St and arrive at Coach Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. With prices starting at $6, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

You can expect to pay around $16 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $6 and $60, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Bristol to Birmingham! The round-trip travel time is around 3h 40m. So you'll have enough time to visit Birmingham before returning to Bristol in the evening.

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cadbury World, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, City Canal Tour, Birmingham Town Hall and Villa Park Stadium.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
12/09
$11
12/10
$14
Today
$9
12/12
$9
12/13
$7
12/14
$6
12/15
$11
12/16
$14
The cheapest trip from Bristol to Birmingham was searched and found on Dec 14, 2023 with a price of $6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bristol to Birmingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $34 for a bus ticket from Bristol to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2023-12-14.

Usually Flixbus, National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Bristol and Birmingham!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Bristol to Birmingham, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Bristol to Birmingham.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Bristol to Birmingham.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Will you be returning to Bristol by bus?

Bus from Birmingham to Bristol

You can also go to Birmingham by train

Train from Bristol to Birmingham

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