Coaches to Birmingham

Coach travel from Bristol to Birmingham

From £5.60 one-way*

Duration: 2 hours (fastest)
Departures: up to 13 services per day

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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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Coach from Bristol to Birmingham

With up to 13 services on several routes running between Bristol and Birmingham throughout the day and from £5.60 one-way*, you can travel with confidence and ease once again with National Express.

Bristol to Birmingham journey information
Fastest journey time 1hrs 55mins
Cheapest price From £5.60 *
Distance (approx) 141km
No. of stops 0 (101, 104 services, other services use further stops)
First & last journey daily 5:35am/7:25pm (from Bristol Coach Station)

Our Bristol to Birmingham services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

100 coach towards Birmingham

Our 100 service travels up to 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Bath
  • Weston-super-Mare
  • Bristol Bus & Coach Station
  • Cheltenham
  • Birmingham Coach Station

101 coach towards Birmingham

Our 101 service travels up to 3 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Plymouth
  • Exeter
  • Exeter (Honiton Road)
  • Taunton
  • North Petherton
  • Bridgwater
  • Bristol Bus & Coach Station
  • Birmingham Coach Station

102 coach towards Birmingham

Our 102 service travels up to 2 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Plymouth
  • Paignton
  • Torquay
  • Exeter
  • Exeter (Honiton Road)
  • Bristol Bus & Coach Station
  • Cheltenham
  • Birmingham Coach Station

104 coach towards Birmingham

Our 104 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Penzance
  • Crowlas
  • St Erth
  • Hayle
  • Copperhouse
  • Camborne (Cornwall)
  • Pool (Cornwall)
  • Redruth
  • Newquay (Cornwall)
  • Bodmin
  • Liskeard
  • Tideford
  • Landrake
  • Plymouth
  • Exeter
  • Exeter (Honiton Road)
  • Bristol Bus & Coach Station
  • Birmingham Coach Station

106 coach towards Birmingham

Our 106 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Penzance
  • Crowlas
  • St Erth
  • Hayle
  • Copperhouse
  • Camborne (Cornwall)
  • Pool (Cornwall)
  • Redruth
  • Truro
  • Newquay (Cornwall)
  • Bodmin
  • Liskeard
  • Tideford
  • Landrake
  • Plymouth
  • Exeter
  • Exeter (Honiton Road)
  • Taunton
  • North Petherton
  • Bridgwater
  • Bristol Coach Station
  • Cheltenham
  • Birmingham Coach Station

Bristol to Birmingham route map

Departing from Bristol Coach Station

Bristol Coach Station is based on Marlborough Street (BS1 3NU). Coaches to Birmingham leave throughout the day.

The Coach Station is close to lots of facilities, including: cafes and supermarkets on nearby Cannon Street and St James Barton Roundabout, all within a 5-minute walk of the coach station. City-wide bus services arrive at the station around-the-clock, and a dedicated taxi rank is also nearby.

Take a look at our Bristol Coach Station facilities.

Arriving at Birmingham Coach Station

Birmingham Coach Station is based in Digbeth: at the heart of the city centre and just an 8-minute walk from the Bullring Shopping Centre.

A taxi rank is directly outside the station, along with a bus stop, which is served by many routes into the city centre. New Street Rail Station is just a 10-minute walk away through the city centre.

Take a look at our Birmingham Coach Station facilities.

Frequently asked questions

When is the first coach from Bristol to Birmingham?

The first coach leaves from Bristol Bus & Coach Station at 5.35am, terminating at Birmingham Coach Station at 7.50am.

When is the last coach from Bristol to Birmingham?

The last coach departs from Bristol Bus & Coach Station at 19.25pm, arriving at Bath Bus Station at 21.20pm

How much is the coach from Bristol to Birmingham?

A one-way journey from Bristol to Birmingham is available from £5.60 *.

How long does the coach take from Bristol to Birmingham?

Coach journeys from Bristol to Birmingham take approximately 2 hrs.

What happens if I miss my coach from Bristol to Birmingham?

We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.

Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.

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