What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff is to bus which costs £27 - £70 and takes 5h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Airport and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff?

The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Cardiff is 117 miles. The road distance is 114.2 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £55 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff bus from?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff train from?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff bus arrive?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff train arrive?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1726+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Can I share a ride from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff?

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

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 1m
£58–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
5h 22m
£27–70
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Cardiffrideshare 113.6 mi
2h 1m
Drive 113.6 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiffcar 113.6 mi
2h 1m
£28–40
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Park Streetbus 97A / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 50m
£42–92

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 115.9 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Cardiff, Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens 5 times a day. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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