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The cheapest and fastest buses from Cardiff to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$19

Average price

$34

Fastest journey

2 h 35 m

Average duration

2 h 41 m

Buses per day

13

Distance

142 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cardiff to Birmingham will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.

Fast buses

Of the 13 buses that leave Cardiff for Birmingham on Sun, Jul 13, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct buses cover the 142 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

FlixBusFlixBus
04:00PM4h15
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
08:15PMBirmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:15PM3h30
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
03:45PMBirmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:10AM4h00
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
10:10AMBirmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
$191One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX216 · NX100
10:10PM5h25
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
03:35AMBirmingham, Coach Station
$301One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX216 · NX100
06:05PM5h30
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
11:35PMBirmingham, Coach Station
$321One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €22.

Distance: 87 miles (141 km)

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Train

€17

Average price

Cheapest

€53

Average price

3h 55m

Average total duration

3h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 54m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 24m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Live departures

Cardiff to Birmingham bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday, July 12
Last updated at 9:50 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX202 · NX106
Delayed
1:05 PM 1:45 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
5h05
8:00 PM 8:00 PMBirmingham, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX202 · NX100
Delayed
1:05 PM 3:45 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
4h45
8:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX111
Delayed
6:15 PM 7:25 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
2h35
3:30 PM 3:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX111
Delayed
6:15 PM 8:40 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
2h50
3:30 PM 3:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX112
Delayed
1:45 PM 10:25 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
2h35
1:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:15 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
3h30
2:45 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX111
Delayed
6:15 PM 11:35 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
2h55
3:30 PM 3:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX111
Delayed
6:15 PM 1:40 PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
2h50
4:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:00 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
4h15
7:15 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX111
Delayed
6:15 PM 4:25 PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
2h35
7:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX216 · NX100
On time
5:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
5h30
10:35 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX216 · NX100
On time
9:10 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
5h25
2:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
1 transfer
Sunday, July 13
national_expressNX202 · NX1061:45 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
5h05
6:50 AM Birmingham, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX202 · NX100
On time
3:45 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
4h45
8:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:10 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
4h00
9:10 AM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1117:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
2h35
10:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1118:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
2h50
11:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX216 · NX100
On time
5:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
5h30
10:35 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX216 · NX100
On time
9:10 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
5h25
2:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Birmingham

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Buses from Cardiff to Birmingham run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€4) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
87 miles (141 km)
Average bus duration
3h 25m
Cheapest ticket price
$6 (€4)
Buses per day
12
Direct buses
6
Fastest bus
2h 25m
First bus
00:45
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus from Cardiff to Birmingham

Buy your official National Express, Megabus and FlixBus bus tickets to Birmingham from Cardiff from $10 (€8) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular journey.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus between Cardiff and Birmingham, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Bus information from Cardiff to Birmingham with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 30 min
  • Cheapest Price: $14
  • National Express frequency: 6 a day

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Popular bus stations from Cardiff to Birmingham

Cardiff
Birmingham
The major bus station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) for your trip from Cardiff to Birmingham.
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
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Cardiff, Lloyd George Ave / Herbert Street
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Cardiff, University
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Cardiff, Millennium Stadium
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Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
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The major bus station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham, Brunel Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham, Brunel Street for your trip to Birmingham from Cardiff.
Birmingham, Brunel Street
Birmingham, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
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DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Mill Lane
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Birmingham, Coach Station
  • Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)
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