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Bus
09 May, Sat
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Cardiff Coach Station, Sophia Gardens
Cardiff Coach Station, Sophia Gardens - Bristol Bus & Coach Station - Birmingham Coach Station 2 transfers
Duration: 4 h 55 min
09 May, Sat
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Birmingham Coach Station
Route details
Transfers Cardiff Coach Station, Sophia Gardens → Birmingham Coach Station
Bus
09 May, Sat
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Cardiff Coach Station, Sophia Gardens
Duration: 1 h 5 min
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Bristol Bus & Coach Station
National Express
Transfer in Bristol Bus & Coach Station, 2 h
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05:50
Bristol Bus & Coach Station
Duration: 1 h 50 min
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Birmingham Coach Station
National Express
Standard Fare
from 26.62€
Fully Flexible
from 47.45€
from 26.62 €
Bus
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04:45
Cardiff Coach Station, Sophia Gardens
Cardiff Coach Station, Sophia Gardens - Bristol Bus & Coach Station - Birmingham Coach Station 2 transfers
Duration: 4 h 45 min
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Birmingham Coach Station
Route details
Transfers Cardiff Coach Station, Sophia Gardens → Birmingham Coach Station
Bus
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04:45
Cardiff Coach Station, Sophia Gardens
Duration: 1 h 5 min
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05:50
Bristol Bus & Coach Station
National Express
Transfer in Bristol Bus & Coach Station, 1 h 25 min
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Bristol Bus & Coach Station
Duration: 2 h 15 min
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09:30
Birmingham Coach Station
National Express
Standard Fare
from 26.62€
Fully Flexible
from 47.45€
from 26.62 €
Bus
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06:40
Cardiff Coach Station, Sophia Gardens
Cardiff Coach Station, Sophia Gardens - Bristol Bus & Coach Station - Birmingham Coach Station 2 transfers
Duration: 4 h 20 min
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Birmingham Coach Station
Route details
Transfers Cardiff Coach Station, Sophia Gardens → Birmingham Coach Station
Bus
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06:40
Cardiff Coach Station, Sophia Gardens
Duration: 1 h 10 min
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07:50
Bristol Bus & Coach Station
National Express
Transfer in Bristol Bus & Coach Station, 1 h 10 min
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09:00
Bristol Bus & Coach Station
Duration: 2 h
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11:00
Birmingham Coach Station
National Express
Standard Fare
from 26.62€
Fully Flexible
from 47.45€
from 26.62 €
Bus
National Express
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09:50
Cardiff Coach Station, Sophia Gardens
Duration: 2 h 40 min
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12:30
Birmingham Coach Station
Standard Fare
from 31.83€
Fully Flexible
from 37.73€
from 31.83 €
Bus
National Express
09 May, Sat
10:00
Cardiff University
Duration: 2 h 30 min
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12:30
Birmingham Coach Station
Standard Fare
from 31.83€
Fully Flexible
from 37.73€
from 31.83 €

Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cardiff to Birmingham

Composite routes from Cardiff to Birmingham

Cheapest
2 h
Car
173 km.
from $9
Other
2 h 50 min
Bus
142 km.
from €15.22
Details

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cardiff to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$26.58

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Cardiff to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Cardiff to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.13–$21.52

Train operators

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Hereford to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Hereford
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$43.04

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham is to rideshare which costs $8.70 - $18.48 and takes 2h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $34.78 - $51.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardiff and arriving at Birmingham. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Birmingham?

The distance between Cardiff and Birmingham is 173 km. The road distance is 173.1 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $65.22 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Birmingham?

The train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street takes 2h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Birmingham bus from?

Cardiff to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Birmingham train from?

Cardiff to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $65.22 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15.22 - $36.96 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Cardiff to Birmingham bus arrive?

Cardiff to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Cardiff to Birmingham train arrive?

Cardiff to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Birmingham is 173 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Cardiff to Birmingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Birmingham?

Book your Cardiff to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Birmingham?

Book your Cardiff to Birmingham bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 2904+ hotels available in Birmingham. Prices start at $34.22 per night.

Can I share a ride from Cardiff to Birmingham?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff and Birmingham. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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