Birmingham to Bristol Bus

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Date Tomorrow
Return + Return
Passengers 1 passenger
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  • Lowest price from ≈ ₹1,060.69 £8.32
  • Average duration 2h 20m
  • Connections per day 52
  • Distance 124 km
  • CO₂ per person 11 kg

bus from Birmingham to Bristol

The journey from Birmingham to Bristol is about 124 km. On average a bus trip takes 2h 20m with 52 connections per day.

Lowest price ≈ ₹1,060.69 £8.32
Trip duration 2h 20m
Connections per day 52
Lowest price ≈ ₹1,060.69 £8.32
Highest price ≈ ₹3,064.78 £24.04
First departure 01:00 AM
Last departure 09:00 PM
Distance 124 km
Departure Birmingham
Arrival Bristol
Travel operator megabus, FlixBus
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How can I find the cheapest bus tickets to get from Birmingham to Bristol?

On average, a bus ticket from Birmingham to Bristol will cost you ≈ ₹1,783.54 (£13.99). However, there may be cheaper alternatives available. Virail will show you the lowest prices available for your chosen travel dates, which could be as little as ≈ ₹1,060.69 (£8.32). If you are trying to stick to a budget, there are several ways you can seek out lower ticket prices. For example, if your travel dates are flexible, you might find that some days of the week are cheaper than others. Traveling during peak season will usually cost more, so avoid that if you want to save money. Even the time of day can affect the price of tickets sometimes. You can also look for an indirect route, which may be cheaper than a direct connection. Often, the cheapest bus tickets can be found by booking well in advance. However, be mindful that many companies do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest tickets.
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Prices will vary when you travel from Birmingham to Bristol. On average, though, you'll pay about ≈ ₹1,783.54 (£13.99) for a bus ticket. If you're looking for a low price, you may need to prepare to spend more time in transit. You can also often find cheaper bus tickets at particular times of day, or on certain days of the week. Of course, ticket prices often change during the year, too; expect to pay more in peak season. For the lowest prices, it's usually best to make your reservation in advance. Be careful, though, as many providers do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest bus tickets.

How long is the journey from Birmingham to Bristol by bus?

With a distance of 124 km between Birmingham and Bristol, it will usually take 2h 20m to complete the journey. This average figure may vary from day to day. Delays could be caused by unexpected weather conditions, roadworks or construction, local events, or other unforeseen circumstances. Remember that your journey may take longer than 2h 20m. Make your plans with this in mind to avoid disappointment, particularly if you are traveling on a tight schedule. The distance between Birmingham and Bristol is around 124 km. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 2h 20m. However, the fastest routes between Birmingham and Bristol take 1h 55m. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.

How many journeys from Birmingham to Bristol are there every day?

The exact number of journeys from Birmingham to Bristol can vary from day to day. Some services may only run on particular days of the week, while others might be seasonal. In general, an average of 52 departures leave each day. These are run by a number of different transport providers, including . On particularly busy days, there can be up to departures. You can usually expect there to be more connections on weekdays. Many providers run fewer journeys on weekends or public holidays. As a traveler, you may prefer to take a direct route from Birmingham to Bristol. However, you will find more options available to you if you are willing to take a connecting route. These pass through one or more different cities, and you'll have to change along the way. Not all travelers feel comfortable making multiple connections, but if you are, then you will enjoy greater flexibility when making your booking. The exact number of daily departures from Birmingham to Bristol varies, but in general, you can expect to find 48 direct connections with no changes leaving each day. Travelers who are happy to take an indirect route will find, on average, 4 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Birmingham to Bristol. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.

megabus8.68 kg CO₂
13:05Birmingham Brunel Street
2h
15:05Bristol - Bond Street
≈ ₹827.39 £6.49
direct
megabus8.68 kg CO₂
19:35Birmingham Brunel Street
3h 35m
23:10Bristol - Bond Street
≈ ₹827.39 £6.49
direct
megabus8.68 kg CO₂
19:25Birmingham Brunel Street
2h
21:25Bristol - Bond Street
≈ ₹827.39 £6.49
direct

Next departures from Birmingham to Bristol

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

National Express ≈ ₹9,131.49 £71.60
01:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h 35m · direct
03:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
National Express ≈ ₹1,758.70 £13.79
01:00 Coach Station
2h 35m · direct
03:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ ₹2,703.74 £21.20
01:00 Coach Station
3h 5m · direct
04:05 Bristol Airport (BRS)
National Express ≈ ₹9,131.49 £71.60
05:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h 35m · direct
07:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
National Express ≈ ₹1,758.70 £13.79
05:00 Coach Station
2h 35m · direct
07:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ ₹2,703.74 £21.20
05:00 Coach Station
3h 5m · direct
08:05 Bristol Airport (BRS)
National Express ≈ ₹9,845.68 £77.20
07:50 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h · direct
09:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
National Express ≈ ₹3,323.55 £26.06
07:50 Coach Station
2h 45m · 1 changes
11:26 Bristol Airport (BRS)
National Express ≈ ₹1,897.72 £14.88
07:50 Coach Station
2h · direct
09:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ ₹1,758.70 £13.79
09:30 Coach Station
2h · direct
11:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ ₹9,131.49 £71.60
09:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h · direct
11:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
National Express ≈ ₹3,167.96 £24.84
09:30 Coach Station
2h 49m · 1 changes
13:24 Bristol Airport (BRS)
National Express ≈ ₹11,529.14 £90.40
10:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h 10m · direct
12:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
National Express ≈ ₹2,222.93 £17.43
10:30 Coach Station
2h 10m · direct
12:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ ₹3,633.46 £28.49
10:30 Coach Station
2h 55m · direct
13:25 Bristol Airport (BRS)
National Express ≈ ₹11,044.51 £86.60
12:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h 10m · direct
14:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
National Express ≈ ₹2,129.83 £16.70
12:00 Coach Station
2h 10m · direct
14:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ ₹1,758.70 £13.79
13:00 Coach Station
2h 10m · direct
15:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ ₹2,703.74 £21.20
13:00 Coach Station
2h 45m · direct
15:45 Bristol Airport (BRS)
National Express ≈ ₹9,131.49 £71.60
13:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h 10m · direct
15:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,400.33 £10.98
13:05 Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
2h 20m · direct
15:25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
FlixBus ≈ ₹6,374.19 £49.98
13:05 Birmingham new street
2h 20m · direct
15:25 Bristol (autogară)
National Express ≈ ₹9,845.68 £77.20
14:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h · direct
16:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
National Express ≈ ₹1,897.72 £14.88
14:00 Coach Station
2h · direct
16:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ ₹3,323.55 £26.06
14:00 Coach Station
2h 53m · 1 changes
17:28 Bristol Airport (BRS)
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,719.17 £13.48
14:55 Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
2h 15m · direct
17:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
FlixBus ≈ ₹7,904.60 £61.98
14:55 Birmingham new street
2h 15m · direct
17:10 Bristol (autogară)
Megabus ≈ ₹2,103.05 £16.49
14:55 Brunel Street
2h · direct
16:55 Bristol Bond St
Megabus ≈ ₹8,799.90 £69.00
14:55 Birmingham Brunel Street
2h · direct
16:55 Bristol - Bond Street
National Express ≈ ₹9,131.49 £71.60
15:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h 15m · direct
17:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
National Express ≈ ₹2,703.74 £21.20
15:00 Coach Station
3h 5m · direct
18:05 Bristol Airport (BRS)
National Express ≈ ₹1,758.70 £13.79
15:00 Coach Station
2h 15m · direct
17:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ ₹1,897.72 £14.88
16:00 Coach Station
2h 20m · direct
18:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ ₹9,845.68 £77.20
16:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h 20m · direct
18:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
FlixBus ≈ ₹7,522.00 £58.98
16:50 Birmingham new street
2h 5m · direct
18:55 Bristol (autogară)
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,591.63 £12.48
16:50 Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
2h 5m · direct
18:55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ ₹9,131.49 £71.60
17:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h 25m · direct
19:25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
National Express ≈ ₹1,758.70 £13.79
17:00 Coach Station
2h 25m · direct
19:25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ ₹2,703.74 £21.20
17:00 Coach Station
3h · direct
20:00 Bristol Airport (BRS)
FlixBus ≈ ₹7,139.39 £55.98
17:35 Birmingham new street
1h 55m · direct
19:30 Bristol (autogară)
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,527.87 £11.98
17:35 Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
1h 55m · direct
19:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ ₹3,570.97 £28.00
18:00 Coach Station
2h 42m · 1 changes
21:12 Bristol Airport (BRS)
National Express ≈ ₹11,044.51 £86.60
18:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h 5m · direct
20:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
National Express ≈ ₹2,129.83 £16.70
18:00 Coach Station
2h 5m · direct
20:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ ₹9,131.49 £71.60
19:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h 15m · direct
21:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
National Express ≈ ₹1,758.70 £13.79
19:00 Coach Station
2h 15m · direct
21:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ ₹2,703.74 £21.20
20:00 Coach Station
2h 35m · direct
22:35 Bristol Airport (BRS)
National Express ≈ ₹1,758.70 £13.79
20:00 Coach Station
2h 5m · direct
22:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ ₹9,131.49 £71.60
20:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
2h 5m · direct
22:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
National Express ≈ ₹2,129.83 £16.70
21:00 Coach Station
2h · direct
23:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ ₹3,477.87 £27.27
21:00 Coach Station
2h 35m · direct
23:35 Bristol Airport (BRS)
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Carriers on this route

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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

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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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