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 £20 - £40 and takes 4h 18m.

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 £26 - £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 Road and arriving at University RE via Lordswood Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

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 51m.

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 51m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m 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 Road 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 51m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the West Midlands to Cardiff bus arrive?

West Midlands to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus 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

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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 51m
£46–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to University REbus 216 / ...
4h 18m
£20–37
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 Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
2. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 25m
£36–78

West Midlands to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 110.9 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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 £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marion Road to University RE via Hagley Road West, Lordswood Road, and Bus Station in around 4h 18m.

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