There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to County Hall by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
3h 31m£32–110Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk078 / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
5h 9m£15–54Drive 133.3 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to County Hallcar 133.3 mi
2h 45m£33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Parkbus 707
5h 50m£26–65
Cardiff to County Hall by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to County Hall is to bus and train which costs £14 - £55 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to County Hall is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to County Hall. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Coach Park via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to County Hall. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Northampton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Cardiff and County Hall is 158 miles. The road distance is 134 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to County Hall without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £30 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Cardiff to County Hall, including transfers.
Cardiff to County Hall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to County Hall train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to County Hall is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and County Hall, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to County Hall via Birmingham New Street and Northampton in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hall via Birmingham Coach Station and Coach Park in around 5h 50m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–23
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to County Hall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to County Hall train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to County Hall is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Cardiff to County Hall.
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