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How to get fromCardiff to Smethwickby bus, train or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to Lordswood Rdbus111
    2h 37m
    £22–31
  2. Bus via Newhall St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StbusUk077 / ...
    4h 41m
    £11–29
  3. Train, line 80 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreettrainCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from New St Station to Piddock Rdbus80
    2h 41m
    £32–94
  4. Drive 105.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Smethwickcar105.4 mi
    1h 52m
    £27–38

Cardiff to Smethwick by train and bus

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

National Express operates a bus from Park Place to Lordswood Rd twice daily. Tickets cost £20–29 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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