There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Solihull 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 29m£48–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
4h£23–38Drive 107.8 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Solihullcar 107.8 mi
2h 1m£27–39Train, line 76 bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Universitytrain
- Take the bus from Queen Elizabeth Hospital to Solihull Town Centrebus 76
4h 25m£35–78
Cardiff to Solihull by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Solihull is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Solihull is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Solihull. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Solihull Town Centre via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Solihull. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Solihull via Birmingham Moor Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Cardiff and Solihull is 115 miles. The road distance is 108.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Solihull without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £45 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Cardiff to Solihull, including transfers.
Cardiff to Solihull bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Solihull train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Solihull is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Solihull, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- 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
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Hereford to University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–45
- 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 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Bus from Queen Elizabeth Hospital to Solihull Town Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- NX West Midlands
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Solihull bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Solihull train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Solihull is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Cardiff to Solihull.
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