🚌 Bus from Bristol to Birmingham
6 direct routes · about 135 min · first bus 16:15, last bus 16:30 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | National Express | ~135 min | 12 | 16:15 | 16:30 | Bus Station (Bay 3) |
| 100 | National Express | ~130 min | 8 | 06:15 | 15:15 | Bus Station (Bay 3) |
| 111 | National Express | ~120 min | 6 | 10:00 | 18:00 | Bus Station (Bay 3) |
| 105 | National Express | ~130 min | 4 | 13:20 | 13:20 | Bus Station (Bay 3) |
| 101 | National Express | ~115 min | 3 | 11:50 | 19:40 | Bus Station (Bay 3) |
| UK077 | FlixBus | ~160 min | 2 | 07:45 | 17:35 | Bus Station (Bay 8) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bristol on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bristol to Birmingham?
6 routes run directly from Bristol to Birmingham: the 104 (National Express), the 100 (National Express), the 111 (National Express), the 105 (National Express), the 101 (National Express), the UK077 (FlixBus).
How long does the bus take from Bristol to Birmingham?
Around 135 minutes on the 104, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bristol to Birmingham?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 104) leaves around 16:15 and the last around 16:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bristol to Birmingham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.