There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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 Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2h 18m£61–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
4h 14m£28–66Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cardiff to Birmingham-BHX113.3 mi
1h 59mDrive 113.3 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Birmingham Airport (BHX)car 113.3 mi
1h 59m£28–40Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Allison Street to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus 17A / ...
4h 19m£43–90
Cardiff to Birmingham Airport (BHX) by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to bus which costs £27 - £70 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Birmingham International Airport via Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Intl Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Cardiff and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 117 miles. The road distance is 114 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham Airport (BHX) without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £60 - £90.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Cardiff to Birmingham Airport (BHX), including transfers.
Cardiff to Birmingham Airport (BHX) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £60 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Birmingham Airport (BHX), England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £25–60 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Bus from Allison Street to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- NX West Midlands
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Allison Street to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- National Express Coventry
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cardiff to Birmingham-BHX
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Birmingham Airport (BHX) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 114 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Cardiff to Birmingham Airport (BHX).
There are 3673+ hotels available in Birmingham Airport (BHX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff and Birmingham Airport (BHX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.