City to city
Bristol to Birmingham by train
Bristol Temple Meads → Birmingham New Street
- Fastest
- ≈ 1h 19m
- Typical
- ≈ 1h 21m
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- CrossCountry
Trains link Bristol (Bristol Temple Meads) and Birmingham (Birmingham New Street) in about 1h 19m at best, with no changes needed.
How long does the train from Bristol to Birmingham take?
The fastest trains cover Bristol to Birmingham in about 1h 19m; a typical journey takes around 1h 21m.
Is there a direct train from Bristol to Birmingham?
Yes: direct trains run between Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street.
Legendary routes through Bristol or Birmingham
- Cambrian Line Birmingham → Aberystwyth
- Great Western Main Line London → Bristol
- Avanti West Coast London → Birmingham
More trains from Bristol
- Bristol → Bath ≈ 11 min · direct
- Bristol → Cardiff ≈ 51 min · direct
- Bristol → Exeter ≈ 57 min · direct
- Bristol → London ≈ 1h 52m
- Bristol → Manchester ≈ 2h 54m · direct
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Journey figures are typical values sampled from public European schedule data; exact times vary by day. Always check the operator when booking.