There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to West Midlands by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2h 17m£25–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2h 49m£22–31Drive 106.2 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to West Midlandscar 106.2 mi
1h 55m£27–38Train via Hereford
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain Hereford - Birmingham New Street
3h 36m£38–89
Cardiff to West Midlands by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to West Midlands is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to West Midlands is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Windmill Lane via Adkins Lane Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at The Hawthorns via Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Cardiff and West Midlands is 112 miles. The road distance is 106.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to West Midlands without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £25 - £90.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Cardiff to West Midlands, including transfers.
Cardiff to West Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to West Midlands is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £25 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and West Midlands, Sandwell, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £25–90 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rd every 3 hours. Tickets cost £20–29 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to West Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.
Cardiff to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to West Midlands is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Cardiff to West Midlands.
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