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How to get fromCardiff Airport (CWL) to Birminghamby bus, train, rideshare, or car

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

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  1. Line 304 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    4h 12m
    £58–88

  2. Line 304 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    5h 57m
    £29–66

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Birminghamrideshare rideshare 118.2 mi
    2h 21m

  4. Drive 118.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Birminghamcar car 118.2 mi
    2h 21m
    £29–42

  5. Line 304 bus, train via Hereford

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5h 8m
    £43–93

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Birmingham by bus and train

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Birmingham Coach Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 5h 57m.

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