There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff University by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 9m£58–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
5h 41m£23–52Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Cardiff University113.7 mi
2h 1mDrive 113.7 mi
- Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff Universitycar 113.7 mi
2h 1m£28–40Train via Hereford
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
- Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 50m£42–87
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff University by tram, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff University is to bus which costs £22 - £55 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff University is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff University. 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 9m.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Cardiff University is 117 miles. The road distance is 114.3 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff University without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff University, including transfers.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff University train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff University is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Cardiff University, 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, you can take a bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Cardiff University via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Cardiff North Road in around 5h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Cardiff University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff University train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff University is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff University.
There are 1735+ hotels available in Cardiff University.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Cardiff University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.