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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham is to rideshare which costs £7 - £14 and takes 2h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Cardiff to Birmingham?

The distance between Cardiff and Birmingham is 108 miles. The road distance is 108.2 miles.

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

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

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

The train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street takes 2h including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Birmingham bus from?

Cardiff to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h and costs £55 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £65 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Cardiff to Birmingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Birmingham is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Cardiff to Birmingham.

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

Book your Cardiff to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3342+ hotels available in Birmingham.

Can I share a ride from Cardiff to Birmingham?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff and Birmingham. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cardiff to Birmingham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2h
£55–85
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff to Birminghamrideshare 107.1 mi
2h 26m
£7–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
3h 25m
£14–65
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain Hereford - Birmingham New Street
3h 18m
£40–81
Drive 107.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Birminghamcar 107.5 mi
2h
£27–38

Cardiff to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 107.6 mi
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Birmingham, 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 £25–65 and the journey takes 3h 25m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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