Bristol to Birmingham Bus

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Date Tomorrow
Return + Return
Passengers 1 passenger
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  • Lowest price from ≈ €6.78 £5.83
  • Average duration 2h 19m
  • Connections per day 54
  • Distance 124 km
  • CO₂ per person 11 kg

bus from Bristol to Birmingham

The journey from Bristol to Birmingham is about 124 km. On average a bus trip takes 2h 19m with 54 connections per day.

Lowest price ≈ €6.78 £5.83
Trip duration 2h 19m
Connections per day 54
Lowest price ≈ €6.78 £5.83
Highest price ≈ €29.09 £25.00
First departure 01:00 AM
Last departure 11:31 PM
Distance 124 km
Departure Bristol
Arrival Birmingham
Travel operator megabus, Megabus
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FlixBus8.68 kg CO₂
12:05Bristol Bus Station (UK)
2h 5m
14:10Birmingham new street
€6.98
direct
FlixBus8.68 kg CO₂
12:05Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
2h 5m
14:10Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
€7.98
direct
megabus8.68 kg CO₂
08:40Bristol Uni of West England
2h 20m
11:00Birmingham Brunel Street
€8.70
direct

Next departures from Bristol to Birmingham

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

National Express ≈ €78.65 £67.68
01:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
2h 35m · direct
03:35 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €80.41 £69.20
01:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
2h 35m · direct
03:35 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €108.31 £93.21
05:20 Bristol Airport (BRS)
2h 30m · direct
07:50 Coach Station
First Wessex of Bristol ≈ €137.33 £118.18
05:44 Bristol Airport (BRS)
2h 47m · 1 changes
09:30 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €83.44 £71.80
05:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
2h · direct
07:50 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €81.61 £70.23
05:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
2h · direct
07:50 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €78.65 £67.68
07:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
2h 15m · direct
09:30 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €80.41 £69.20
07:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
2h 15m · direct
09:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
FlixBus ≈ €48.18 £41.46
07:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
2h 25m · direct
10:10 Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
FlixBus ≈ €33.68 £28.98
07:45 Bristol, dw. aut.
2h 25m · direct
10:10 Birmingham new street
First Wessex of Bristol ≈ €144.45 £124.31
07:52 Bristol Airport (BRS)
2h 33m · 1 changes
11:00 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €85.17 £73.29
09:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
2h · direct
11:00 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €115.44 £99.34
09:00 Bristol Airport (BRS)
3h · direct
12:00 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €87.04 £74.90
09:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
2h · direct
11:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
FlixBus ≈ €48.18 £41.46
09:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
1h 55m · direct
11:00 Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
FlixBus ≈ €33.68 £28.98
09:05 Bristol, dw. aut.
1h 55m · direct
11:00 Birmingham new street
First Wessex of Bristol ≈ €140.90 £121.25
09:24 Bristol Airport (BRS)
2h 37m · 1 changes
13:00 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €78.65 £67.68
09:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
2h 10m · direct
12:00 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €80.41 £69.20
09:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
2h 10m · direct
12:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €81.61 £70.23
11:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
2h · direct
13:00 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €83.44 £71.80
11:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
2h · direct
13:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €115.44 £99.34
11:05 Bristol Airport (BRS)
2h 55m · direct
14:00 Coach Station
FlixBus ≈ €73.58 £63.32
11:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
2h 5m · direct
13:25 Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
FlixBus ≈ €33.68 £28.98
11:20 Bristol, dw. aut.
2h 5m · direct
13:25 Birmingham new street
National Express ≈ €80.41 £69.20
11:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
2h 10m · direct
14:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €78.65 £67.68
11:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
2h 10m · direct
14:00 Coach Station
First Wessex of Bristol ≈ €137.33 £118.18
12:03 Bristol Airport (BRS)
2h 42m · 1 changes
16:00 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €85.17 £73.29
13:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
2h · direct
15:00 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €87.04 £74.90
13:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
2h · direct
15:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
FlixBus ≈ €88.29 £75.98
13:40 Bristol, dw. aut.
2h 5m · direct
15:45 Birmingham new street
FlixBus ≈ €83.75 £72.07
13:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
2h 5m · direct
15:45 Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
National Express ≈ €120.78 £103.94
13:45 Bristol Airport (BRS)
3h 15m · direct
17:00 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €80.41 £69.20
14:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
2h · direct
16:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €78.65 £67.68
14:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
2h · direct
16:00 Coach Station
First Wessex of Bristol ≈ €144.45 £124.31
14:03 Bristol Airport (BRS)
2h 49m · 1 changes
17:50 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €81.61 £70.23
14:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
2h 10m · direct
17:00 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €83.44 £71.80
14:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
2h 10m · direct
17:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €85.17 £73.29
15:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
2h 5m · direct
17:50 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €87.04 £74.90
15:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
2h 5m · direct
17:50 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €115.44 £99.34
15:55 Bristol Airport (BRS)
2h 50m · direct
18:45 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €78.65 £67.68
16:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
2h 10m · direct
18:45 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €80.41 £69.20
16:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
2h 10m · direct
18:45 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €115.44 £99.34
17:05 Bristol Airport (BRS)
2h 55m · direct
20:00 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €78.65 £67.68
17:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
2h 10m · direct
20:00 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €80.41 £69.20
17:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
2h 10m · direct
20:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
First Wessex of Bristol ≈ €144.45 £124.31
18:03 Bristol Airport (BRS)
2h 34m · 1 changes
21:35 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €85.17 £73.29
19:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
1h 55m · direct
21:35 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €87.04 £74.90
19:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1h 55m · direct
21:35 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €115.44 £99.34
20:25 Bristol Airport (BRS)
3h 10m · direct
23:35 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €80.41 £69.20
21:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
2h 35m · direct
23:35 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €78.65 £67.68
21:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
2h 35m · direct
23:35 Coach Station
Megabus ≈ €63.33 £54.50
22:00 Bristol Bond St
2h · direct
00:00 Brunel Street
Megabus ≈ €48.34 £41.60
22:00 Bristol - ul. Bond St
2h · direct
00:00 Birmingham Brunel Street
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Carriers on this route

Learn more about carriers on this route.

FlixBus, a long-distance bus company, operates in both Europe and the United States. Founded in 2013, it has grown to become one of the largest bus operators in Europe, connecting over 2,500 destinations in 30 countries. Originating in Germany, FlixBus has expanded quickly to neighboring countries including France, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Croatia, while also offering regular services to Norway, Spain, and England. With affordable fares and comfortable amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard toilets, FlixBus provides a convenient and enjoyable travel experience.

Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service that operates in North America, Canada, and Europe. It was founded in 2003 and is owned by Stagecoach Group, a multinational transport company. Megabus retains its own brand in Britain and North America, but in Continental Europe, including France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, its services have been rebranded as Flixbus since the acquisition by a German company in June 2016.

National Express is a British multinational public transport company that operates bus, and rail services in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and North America. The company was founded in 1972 and has its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. National Express operates a fleet of over 1,600 buses, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. The company also operates rail services in the UK, including the East Anglia franchise. 

Facility description

Learn more about the services available on board each carrier on this route.

Facilities Description
Luggage

Each passenger can bring one carry-on bag (up to 25lbs/11kg) and one stored bag (up to 50lbs/23kg) for free on FlixBus. Excess baggage up to 50lbs (23kg) is accepted for a fee, with limited space available, so booking in advance is recommended.

Accessibility

FlixBus offers boarding assistance with a hydraulic lift for travelers with reduced mobility. Contact the bus company in advance to confirm availability and assistance.

Food and drink

Snacks and drinks are available for purchase from the bus drivers during your trip.

Power sockets

Power outlets are available near seats to keep your devices charged throughout your journey.

Bicycle

Bikes are allowed with restrictions: 3 per bus with a cover, 5 with a carrier, but no electric bikes.

Wi-Fi

FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi on all its buses.

Entertainment portal

Enjoy movies, e-books, audiobooks, music, and games through FlixBus's online entertainment portal.

Luggage

On Megabus, you are allowed 20 kg of luggage and space for small items in the overhead compartments to keep essentials within reach.

Food and drink

Passengers are allowed to bring cold food, cold beverages, and hot drinks with a lid when traveling with Megabus.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available on board on Megabus, allowing passengers to update their social media in real-time.

Power sockets

On Megabus, each seat has a power outlet for charging devices during the trip.

Accessibility

The services are accessible to people with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. Megabus works with AbilityNet to ensure the website and services are usable by everyone.

Luggage

National Express allows two 20kg suitcases and one piece of hand luggage. Hard cases and wheeled bags must be stored in the hold. Extra and oversized luggage can be added for a fee. Pushchairs and buggies are stored for free.

Food and drink

Passengers can bring drinks (with safety lids) and cold food on National Express buses. No hot or strong-smelling food is allowed. Long journeys have refreshment stops.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available for browsing and social media on National Express buses. Additionally, the VUER entertainment service offers free access to TV shows, news, sports, and games on core routes.

Power sockets

USB ports are available at each seat on National Express for charging devices.

Accessibility

Assistance is provided for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, with continual improvements based on feedback on National Express buses.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 8.68kg
bus 9.3kg
flight 24.8kg
carpool 19.84kg

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