The average bus between Cardiff and Smethwick takes 2h 45m and the fastest bus takes 2h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Smethwick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Smethwick. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Smethwick at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Smethwick. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Smethwick station via Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Cardiff to Smethwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Smethwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.
The distance between Cardiff and Smethwick is 139.9 km. The road distance is 170 km.
National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rd every 3 hours. Tickets cost £19–50 and the journey takes 2h 35m.