What is the travel distance from Birmingham to Cardiff?

The distance between Birmingham and Cardiff is approximately 142 km (88 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Birmingham to Cardiff?

Buses departing from Coach Station in Birmingham will take you to Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn) in Cardiff.

Bus Birmingham to Cardiff from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Cardiff on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:55pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	3h 30m	8:25pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	1:45pm	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	2h 25m	4:10pm	Sophia Gardens	Fastest
Bus	1:30pm	Coach Station	2h 40m	4:10pm	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 5m	5:10pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Coach Station	2h 40m	4:10pm	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Cardiff on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50am	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 25m	1:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	10:15am	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	2h 10m	12:25pm	Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	4h 45m	5:45am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	4:55pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	3h 30m	8:25pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	4h 45m	5:45am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Cardiff on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50am	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 25m	1:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	10:15am	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	2h 10m	12:25pm	Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	4h 45m	5:45am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 5m	5:10pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	4h 45m	5:45am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Cardiff on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50am	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 25m	1:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	10:15am	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	2h 10m	12:25pm	Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Coach Station	6h	11:00am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 5m	5:10pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Coach Station	6h	11:00am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Cardiff on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:05pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 5m	5:10pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	10:15am	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	2h 20m	12:35pm	Sophia Gardens	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	4h 45m	5:45am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 25m	1:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	4h 45m	5:45am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Cardiff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 2 hours, and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage Duration

143 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $80	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$40 - $171	Average Duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $29	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,712 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to 17 reviews, National Express received a 4.2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the departure location, but some complained about the cleanliness. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $17

National Express Birmingham Cardiff recent customer reviews

Everything was fine

Vicky M.

July 17, 2025

But of a delay leaving Birmingham

Zoe D.

December 3, 2023

Very good

Gill G.

November 4, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,349 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,271 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

According to customer reviews, Mega Coach provides great services with very kind and polite staff. Customers appreciate the assistance from the driver and customer service team. However, there have been reports of delays and a half-hour break taken by the driver during the journey.

Megabus Birmingham Cardiff recent customer reviews

No plugs were working and as a 20 year old girl travelling over 2 hours I need battery I brought my charger and phone was full before hand but still something that should be working . As someone with anxiety not being able to keep in contact as my phone died wasn’t good. Also was very harsh breaking my stuff went flying on the floor and dropped my bag which my mac book was in

Emily R.

November 1, 2024

I enjoyed the cool and smooth journey. The journey was pleasant and the atmosphere in the bus in addition to the space was very good

Joan N.

August 7, 2024

Bus was late with one hour and the driver has also taken a half hour break during the Journey.

Tom D.

June 1, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Cardiff?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Bearwood

C - Birmingham Airport

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Cardiff

A - Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)

B - Sophia Gardens

C - Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens

D - Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop

E - National Museum

F - Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Cardiff by bus

What is the travel distance from Birmingham to Cardiff?
The distance between Birmingham and Cardiff is approximately 142 km (88 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Birmingham to Cardiff?
Buses departing from Coach Station in Birmingham will take you to Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn) in Cardiff.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-15

$20

11-16

$54

Today

$18

11-18

$16

11-19

$16

11-20

$16

11-21

$18

11-22

$18

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Cardiff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $94 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.