There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Birmingham International Airport by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2h 22m£61–88Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
4h 4m£27–64Drive 113.3 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Birmingham International Airportcar 113.3 mi
1h 59m£28–40Train via Hereford
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain Hereford - Birmingham New Street
4h 10m£40–87
Cardiff to Birmingham International Airport by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham International Airport is to bus which costs £26 - £65 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham International Airport is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Birmingham International Airport. 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 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Birmingham International Airport. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Birmingham International via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Cardiff and Birmingham International Airport is 117 miles. The road distance is 114 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham International Airport without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £60 - £90.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Cardiff to Birmingham International Airport, including transfers.
Cardiff to Birmingham International Airport bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Birmingham International Airport train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham International Airport is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £60 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Birmingham International Airport, 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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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Birmingham International Airport bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Birmingham International Airport train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Birmingham International Airport is 114 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Cardiff to Birmingham International Airport.
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