How to get from
Birmingham to Cardiff
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Compare prices to get from Birmingham to Cardiff
£13|1h 50m
£89|3h 20m
£9|2h 35m
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£17
CrossCountry17:30
1h 55m
19:25
Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central
£15
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CrossCountry18:30
1h 52m
20:22
Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central
£17
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Direct
CrossCountry19:30
1h 52m
21:22
Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central
£15
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CrossCountry20:30
2h 6m
22:36
Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central
£15
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- Prices shown from Birmingham to Cardiff are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Birmingham to Cardiff
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Cardiff costs only £7 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 2h 22m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains
Fastest
Average price
£16
Average duration
2h 22m
Departure Time
21:12 - 00:21
Direct options
Buses
Cheapest
Average price
£7
Average duration
3h 54m
Departure Time
07:50 - 00:50
Direct options
· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Birmingham to Cardiff?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Birmingham to Cardiff?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Birmingham to Cardiff is Tuesday, with an average price of £14.
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What is the cheapest day to travel from Birmingham to Cardiff by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Birmingham to Cardiff is Tuesday, with an average price of £7.
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From Birmingham to Cardiff: Travel Information
Companies operating from Birmingham to Cardiff
Find stations and airports near Birmingham and Cardiff
Popular train stations near Birmingham
Birmingham New Street
Queens Road Mtlk
Birmingham Moor Street
Birmingham Snow Hill
Curzon Street Station
Popular train stations near Cardiff
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Central
Grangetown (Cardiff)
Cardiff Queen Street
Cathays
Popular airports near Birmingham
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Nearby
Popular airports near Cardiff
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Nearby
Popular bus stations near Birmingham
Birmingham Bull Street
Birmingham The Priory Queensway
Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
Inactive Birmingham
Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop
Popular bus stations near Cardiff
Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road
Cardiff Boulevard De Nantes
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Cardiff North Rd
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FAQ – How to Get from Birmingham to Cardiff
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What’s the distance between Birmingham and Cardiff?
It’s about 160 km (99 miles) from Birmingham to Cardiff. -
How do I get from Birmingham to Cardiff?
You can travel from Birmingham to Cardiff in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses. -
What’s the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Cardiff?
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Cardiff is by Trains, with an average journey time of 2h 22m. Other modes of transport take longer: Buses takes on average 3h 54m. -
What’s the cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Cardiff?
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Cardiff is by Buses, with an average price of £7. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around £16 on avergae.Flights costs around £227 on average. -
What are the main departure and arrival points between Birmingham and Cardiff?
When traveling from Birmingham to Cardiff, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Birmingham Airport and arrives at Cardiff Airport , Trains typically departs from Birmingham New Street and arrives at Cardiff Bay , Buses typically departs from Birmingham Bull Street and arrives at Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road . -
When should you book tickets from Birmingham to Cardiff to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Birmingham to Cardiff are usually cheapest (Tuesday), with an average price of £14 Flights from Birmingham to Cardiff are usually cheapest (Tuesday), with an average price of £7 . -
Are Birmingham and Cardiff in the same time zone?
The time difference between Birmingham and Cardiff is 0h.