There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham International to Cardiff by train, bus, 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 / ...
2h 54m£58–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham International Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 97A / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
5h 26m£27–62Drive 113.1 mi
- Drive from Birmingham International to Cardiffcar 113.1 mi
2h£28–40Bus, train
- Take the bus from Birmingham International Station to Park Streetbus 97A / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 54m£42–92
Birmingham International to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham International to Cardiff is to bus which costs £27 - £65 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham International to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham International station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham International to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Birmingham International and Cardiff is 116 miles. The road distance is 113.8 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham International to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Birmingham International to Cardiff, including transfers.
Birmingham International to Cardiff bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Birmingham International Station.
Birmingham International to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham International to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Birmingham International, 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, you can take a bus from Birmingham International Station to Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Hereford to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Birmingham International Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Birmingham International Station to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://nxbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Birmingham International Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://nxbus.co.uk/
Bus from Birmingham International Station to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://nxbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham International to Cardiff bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham International to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham International to Cardiff is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Birmingham International to Cardiff.
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