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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Birmingham takes 3h 8m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 8m
Duration
109 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Cardiff to Birmingham bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 9:10 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Birmingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 108.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Birmingham, England?

National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £20–50 and the journey takes 2h 50m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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