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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Cardiff is to bus which costs £13 - £65 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Cardiff?

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

Is there a direct train between Birmingham 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 to Cardiff?

The distance between Birmingham and Cardiff is 108 miles. The road distance is 107.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £55 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham 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 to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Birmingham to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £55 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £65 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Birmingham to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Birmingham to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birmingham to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Cardiff is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Birmingham to Cardiff.

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

Book your Birmingham to Cardiff train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Birmingham to Cardiff bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1725+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham 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 / ...
1h 55m
£55–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
3h 30m
£13–65
Drive 106.9 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Cardiffcar 106.9 mi
2h
£27–38
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 / ...
2h 57m
£39–85

Birmingham to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 107.6 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens twice daily. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 3h 30m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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