What is the cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Cardiff is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 3h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Midlands to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from West Midlands to Cardiff is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between West Midlands and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from West Midlands to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Marion Rd and arriving at University RE via Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between West Midlands and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Rolfe Street and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from West Midlands to Cardiff?

The distance between West Midlands and Cardiff is 112 miles. The road distance is 106.4 miles.

How do I travel from West Midlands to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £50 - £140.

How long does it take to get from West Midlands to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from West Midlands to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Cardiff bus from?

West Midlands to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Lordswood Rd station.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Cardiff train from?

West Midlands to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from West Midlands to Cardiff?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the West Midlands to Cardiff bus arrive?

West Midlands to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at University RE station.

Where does the West Midlands to Cardiff train arrive?

West Midlands to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from West Midlands to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between West Midlands to Cardiff is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from West Midlands to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from West Midlands to Cardiff?

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West Midlands to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 49m
£50–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to University REbus 111
3h 27m
£22–32
Drive 105.7 mi
1. Drive from West Midlands to Cardiffcar 105.7 mi
1h 57m
£26–38
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from The Hawthorns to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
3h 47m

West Midlands to Cardiff by train

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2h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 110.9 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between West Midlands, Sandwell, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £50–140 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Lordswood Rd to University RE twice daily. Tickets cost £20–29 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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