What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bilston?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bilston is to bus which costs £8 - £27 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bilston?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bilston is to drive which takes 2h and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bilston?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bilston station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bilston Bus Station via Hagley Rd West and West Bromwich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Bilston?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Bilston. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bilston Central via Grand Central New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bilston?

The distance between Cardiff and Bilston is 118 miles. The road distance is 111.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Bilston without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bilston without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 37m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Bilston?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Cardiff to Bilston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bilston bus from?

Cardiff to Bilston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bilston train from?

Cardiff to Bilston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Where does the Cardiff to Bilston bus arrive?

Cardiff to Bilston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Cardiff to Bilston train arrive?

Cardiff to Bilston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Bilston?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Bilston is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Cardiff to Bilston.

Where can I stay near Bilston?

There are 3154+ hotels available in Bilston.

Cardiff to Bilston - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Bilston by train, tram, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the tram from Grand Central New Street to Bilston CentralMetro
2h 37m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StUk077 / ...
4h 54m
£8–27
Bus via West Bromwich Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rd111 / ...
3h 51m
£25–34
Drive 110.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Bilston110.5 mi
2h
£28–40

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 117.7 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rd every 3 hours. Tickets cost £20–29 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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