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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 $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Birmingham:
A bus is $0.85 (€0.69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Birmingham costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Birmingham by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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