You can get from Birmingham to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
To get from Birmingham to Cardiff on Jan 28 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 87 miles (141 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $10 - $14 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $10 (€9) • 2 h | |
Fastest mode | Train • $10 (€9) • 2 h | |
Popular travel companies | Megabus |
Take a bus, ferry, flight or train to travel 87 miles (141 km) from Birmingham to Cardiff. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $10 (€9). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Megabus among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Birmingham to Cardiff.
There are 4 ways to travel from Birmingham to Cardiff including taking a bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Cardiff is by taking a train with an average price of $10 (€9).
This is compared to other travel options to Cardiff:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Cardiff costing on average $14 (€12).
The fastest way from Birmingham to Cardiff is by train with an average journey time of 2 h.
There are alternative travel options to Cardiff that can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 3 h 20 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 87 miles (141 km) from Birmingham to Cardiff.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Cardiff is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Birmingham to Cardiff as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Birmingham to Cardiff:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Cardiff with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cardiff as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Birmingham to Cardiff.
Before traveling from Birmingham to Cardiff, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Birmingham to Cardiff tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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