Bristol is roughly 90 miles (about 145 km) from Birmingham by road, which usually takes around 1.5 to 2 hours by car depending on traffic and route.

Basic distance

  • The direct (straight‑line) distance between Bristol and Birmingham is about 77 miles / 124 km.
  • Typical driving routes give a road distance of about 88–90 miles (≈142–145 km).

Typical travel times

  • By car: about 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes in normal conditions.
  • By train (Bristol Temple Meads – Birmingham New Street): around 1 hour 20–30 minutes , with services usually running at least hourly.

Quick Scoop

  • How far is Bristol from Birmingham?
    • About 90 miles (145 km) by road, 77 miles (124 km) as the crow flies.
  • Is it an easy day trip?
    • Yes, the journey is commonly done as a same‑day return by both car and train given the sub‑2‑hour travel time each way.

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