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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Wales 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 Wales to Birmingham?

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

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Wales to Birmingham bus from?

Wales to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Wales to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Wales to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h and costs £55 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £21 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Wales to Birmingham bus arrive?

Wales to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Wales to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wales to Birmingham?

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

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

Book your Wales to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3325+ hotels available in Birmingham.

Can I share a ride from Wales to Birmingham?

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

Wales to Birmingham - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Wales 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 Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk084 / ...
2h 50m
£12–21
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
£40–87
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
3h 59m
£21–48
Drive 107.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Birminghamcar 107.5 mi
2h
£27–38

Wales to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 107.6 mi
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway 4 times a day. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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