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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Birmingham takes 3h 15m and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. 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 15m
Duration
106 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Cardiff to Birmingham bus times

Buses run every 4 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 15m. 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: 105.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway 3 times a day. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 2h 50m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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