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Birmingham New Street to Avonmouth by train

First train

04:00

Last train

22:00

Departure station

Birmingham New Street

Arrival station

Avonmouth

Journey time

From 2h 0m

Distance

76 miles (122 km)

Frequency

19 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to travel from Birmingham New Street to Avonmouth by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Birmingham New Street to Avonmouth? Look no further.

You'll usually find 19 trains per day running between Birmingham New Street and Avonmouth, which usually take 3 hours 56 minutes to complete the 76 miles (122 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Avonmouth by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Both Great Western Railway and CrossCountry trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Avonmouth if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Avonmouth? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Birmingham New Street to Avonmouth? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Birmingham New Street to Avonmouth take?

The average journey time by train between Birmingham New Street and Avonmouth is 3 hours and 56 minutes, with around 19 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Birmingham New Street and Avonmouth by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Birmingham New Street to Avonmouth is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Birmingham New Street to Avonmouth?

No, there are no direct train services from Birmingham New Street to Avonmouth. Travelling from Birmingham New Street to Avonmouth by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Birmingham New Street to Avonmouth leave?

The first train from Birmingham New Street to Avonmouth leaves at 04:00. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Birmingham New Street to Avonmouth leave?

The last train from Birmingham New Street to Avonmouth leaves at 22:00. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Birmingham New Street and Avonmouth by train?

Trains travelling from Birmingham New Street to Avonmouth cover a distance of around 76 miles (122 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Avonmouth to Birmingham New Street.

Cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Avonmouth

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Consider a Season Ticket

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Use your Railcard

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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