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Birmingham to Penarth buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Birmingham and Penarth takes 6h 8m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Penarth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 8m
Duration
137 mi
Distance
£26
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Birmingham to Penarth bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Birmingham and Penarth. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Penarth at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus5h 50m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus11h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus4h 54m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus5h 35m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus4h 20m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus5h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus5h • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West WalesCardiff Bus4h 10m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus7h 4m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus5h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus4h 50m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst South & West WalesCardiff Bus4h 10m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus6h 20m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus4h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus5h 21m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus4h 51m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus6h 51m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus5h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus4h 54m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus5h 35m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus4h 20m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus5h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus4h 54m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus5h 35m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus4h 20m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South WalesCardiff Bus5h 50m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Penarth? 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 Penarth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 137.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales?

You can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Albert Road via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 in around 4h 23m.

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