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Trip Overview

The average bus between Birmingham and Cardiff takes 3h 29m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 29m
Duration
107 mi
Distance
£19
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Birmingham to Cardiff bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Birmingham and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 25m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 25m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 106.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Cardiff, Wales?

FlixBus operates a bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cardiff North Road 4 times a day. Tickets cost £12–19 and the journey takes 2h 50m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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