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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bristol to Birmingham from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 40m	5:35 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	8:15 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/23/2026 5:35:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/23/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
FlixBus	2h 35m	7:15 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	9:50 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/23/2026 7:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/23/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
FlixBus	2h 10m	7:45 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	9:55 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/23/2026 7:45:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/23/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
National Express	2h 30m	7:00 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	9:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/23/2026 7:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/23/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 10m	8:50 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	11:00 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/23/2026 8:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/23/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 10m	7:45 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	9:55 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 7:45:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
FlixBus	1h 55m	8:55 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	10:50 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 8:55:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
FlixBus	2h 35m	9:35 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	12:10 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 9:35:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	2h 30m	7:00 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	9:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 7:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 10m	8:50 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	11:00 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 8:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 35m	1:00 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	3:35 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 1:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	2h 15m	7:15 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	9:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 7:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
National Express	2h 0m	9:00 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	11:00 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 9:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	2h 35m	9:35 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	12:10 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 9:35:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
FlixBus	2h 5m	12:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:05 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 12:00:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 10m	7:45 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	9:55 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 7:45:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
FlixBus	2h 35m	9:35 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	12:10 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 9:35:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
FlixBus	2h 40m	5:35 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	8:15 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 5:35:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
National Express	2h 35m	1:00 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	3:35 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 1:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	2h 15m	7:15 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	9:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 7:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 40m	5:35 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	8:15 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 5:35:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
FlixBus	2h 10m	7:45 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	9:55 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 7:45:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
FlixBus	1h 55m	8:55 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	10:50 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 8:55:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
National Express	2h 30m	7:00 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	9:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 10m	8:50 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	11:00 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 8:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 35m	1:00 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	3:35 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 1:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	2h 30m	7:00 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	9:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 10m	9:20 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	11:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 9:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
FlixBus	2h 40m	5:35 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	8:15 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 5:35:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
FlixBus	2h 35m	7:15 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	9:50 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 7:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 30m	7:00 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	9:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 7:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 10m	8:50 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	11:00 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 8:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
National Express	2h 10m	9:50 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	12:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 9:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
FlixBus	2h 10m	7:45 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	9:55 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 7:45:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
FlixBus	2h 35m	9:35 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	12:10 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 9:35:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m

Frequency of bus connections between Bristol and Birmingham

See here how frequent the connections between Bristol and Birmingham are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 25 daily buses from Bristol to Birmingham. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 19 daily coaches between Bristol and Birmingham.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 61 buses from Bristol to Birmingham, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Birmingham, with 6 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/20/2026 costs just $6, from National Express

Facts about the bus from Bristol to Birmingham

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 21 times every day by bus from Bristol to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bristol to Birmingham starting from $6!

Cheapest Bus	$6
Fastest Bus	1h 50m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Latest Bus	7:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	21 Ø
Distance	77.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Bristol to Birmingham

Every day, 21 buses from 2 bus companies leave Bristol for Birmingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

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Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

$21

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$10

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Birmingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol to Birmingham, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $6, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bristol to Birmingham. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $8.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Birmingham, with $6. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $6.

How to save money travelling from Bristol to Birmingham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bristol to Birmingham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bristol to Birmingham, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bristol to Birmingham are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Bristol to Birmingham

These are the most booked bus companies between Bristol to Birmingham from our users.

National Express from Bristol to Birmingham

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bristol to Birmingham:

Cheapest Price	$6
Fastest Bus	1h 50m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Last Bus	4:30 PM
Daily Connections	10 Ø
Found on	7/10/2026

All bus stations and stops in Bristol and Birmingham

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bristol and Birmingham.

UWE

Coldharbour Lane

Bond Street

Bond Street 34

Coach Station

Cannon Street/Whitson St

Clifton Down

Whiteladies Road 1-3

University Queens Rd

Queens Road

Coach Station

Mill Lane

Bearwood

Hagley Road

Brunel Street

Brunel St

Great Charles St Queensway

Great Charles Street Queensway 142

Dudley Street

Dudley Street 89

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bristol to Birmingham? Compare all modes of transports from Bristol to Birmingham.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bristol to Birmingham

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bristol to Birmingham? Or which bus companies serve the route Bristol to Birmingham? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bristol to Birmingham bus

How much does a Bristol Birmingham bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $6 and takes 2h 35m to reach Birmingham. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bristol to Birmingham?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $6 and $29. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Birmingham.

On average, how many connections are available from Bristol to Birmingham each day?

Every day, the Bristol to Birmingham bus route is served by approximately 21 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bristol to Birmingham take?

The fastest bus from Bristol to Birmingham is offered by National Express and takes 1h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $11. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Birmingham?

The earliest bus arriving in Birmingham from Bristol starts at 7:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bristol to Birmingham?

The latest bus trip departing from Bristol for Birmingham starts at 7:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bristol Birmingham route?

When traveling by bus from Bristol to Birmingham, passengers can travel with FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Birmingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol and Birmingham by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the Bristol to Birmingham bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bristol Birmingham bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bristol Birmingham bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bristol to Birmingham on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bristol to Birmingham

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bristol and to Birmingham

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bristol and to Birmingham. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!