What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff is to bus which costs £25 - £60 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham Coach Station and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Coach Station station and arriving at Sophia Gardens. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham Coach Station and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff?

The distance between Birmingham Coach Station and Cardiff is 109 miles. The road distance is 105.8 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £55 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff?

The train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central takes 1h 55m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff bus from?

Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff train from?

Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £55 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff bus arrive?

Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff train arrive?

Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff?

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Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 7m
£55–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
3h 30m
£25–60
Drive 105.2 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiffcar 105.2 mi
2h 2m
£26–37
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
2. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 10m
£40–86

Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff by foot and train

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Distance: 108.2 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Birmingham Coach Station, 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 £25–60 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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