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4.6Travel Information from Birmingham to Cardiff
 Distance | 87 miles (141 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $12 - $15 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $12 (€11) • 2 h 35 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $15 (€13) • 1 h 46 min |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus or CrossCountry |
Travel 87 miles (141 km) by bus or train from Birmingham to Cardiff. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Megabus or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Birmingham to Cardiff.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Cardiff
Travel to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Cardiff.
There are 2 ways to get from Birmingham to Cardiff: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Cardiff from Birmingham is by taking a bus, which costs on average $12 (€11).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Birmingham to Cardiff:
Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which costs on average $15 (€13) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Cardiff from Birmingham is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 46 min.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Getting to Cardiff by bus takes 2 h 35 min on average.
The Birmingham to Cardiff distance is around 87 miles (141 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Cardiff is:
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Birmingham to Cardiff as scheduled services by bus 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:
- Most travelers take a bus from Birmingham, Coach Station to Cardiff, Lloyd George Ave / Herbert Street.
- Most travelers take a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central.
The following travel companies offer services from Birmingham to Cardiff:
- Megabus, National Express or FlixBus can take you to Cardiff by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Birmingham to Cardiff for $12 (€11).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains or Cross Country to go to Cardiff by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Transport for Wales Birmingham to Cardiff tickets on Omio for $15 (€13).
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Cardiff with the following travel companies:
- 6 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus.
- Direct train available with CrossCountry or Cross Country 3 direct trains per day.
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 between Birmingham and Cardiff.
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