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

The cheapest way to get from Cowbridge to Birmingham is to bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowbridge to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cowbridge and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cowbridge to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Cowbridge Town Hall and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cowbridge and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Cowbridge to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Cowbridge to Birmingham?

The distance between Cowbridge and Birmingham is 145 miles. The road distance is 119.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cowbridge to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Cowbridge to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cowbridge to Birmingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cowbridge to Birmingham train from?

Cowbridge to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgend station.

Train or bus from Cowbridge to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Cowbridge to Birmingham is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Cowbridge to Birmingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cowbridge to Birmingham train arrive?

Cowbridge to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Cowbridge to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cowbridge to Birmingham is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Cowbridge to Birmingham.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3335+ hotels available in Birmingham.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 25m
£66–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
5h 15m
£28–68
Drive 118.8 mi
1. Drive from Cowbridge to Birminghamcar 118.8 mi
2h 18m
£29–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cowbridge Town Hall to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 35m
£58–83
Bus, train via Hereford
1. Take the bus from Cowbridge Town Hall to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
4h 31m
£43–88

Cowbridge to Birmingham by bus and train

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Distance: 144.5 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Cowbridge, Wales and Birmingham, England?

You can take a bus from Town Hall to Birmingham New Street via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5, Bridgend, and Bristol Parkway in around 3h 25m. 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.

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