The average bus between Cardiff and Birmingham NEC takes 3h 59m and the fastest bus takes 3h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Birmingham NEC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cardiff and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Birmingham NEC? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Cardiff to Birmingham NEC bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Birmingham NEC bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
The distance between Cardiff and Birmingham NEC is 147.4 km. The road distance is 232 km.
National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £24–60 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
