Bus Tickets from Birmingham to Cardiff

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Next departures for Birmingham to Cardiff on September 27
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)Cheapest
National Express
Bearwood
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)Fastest
National Express
Coach Station
Sophia GardensNo tags
Flixbus
Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)No tags
National Express
Coach Station
Sophia GardensNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Cardiff

Bus
Average PriceUS$10 - US$69Average Duration3h 35m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average PriceUS$25 - US$244Average Duration1h 55m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$13 - US$22Average Duration2h
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Birmingham to Cardiff

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 US$13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2hAverage Duration
US$13Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Birmingham to Cardiff: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$17
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 35m
Number of daily buses22
Earliest bus departure1:00am
Distance141 km
Latest bus departure9:40pm

Birmingham to Cardiff Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Birmingham - Cardiff

  1. What is the travel distance from Birmingham to Cardiff?

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

  2. 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
09-24
US$11
09-25
US$20
Today
US$25
09-27
US$14
09-28
US$24
09-29
US$11
09-30
US$11
10-01
US$11
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Birmingham to Cardiff was searched and found on Sep 30, 2025 with a price of US$11

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 US$11 to US$70 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 US$11 which is on 2025-09-30.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Birmingham to Cardiff.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Birmingham to Cardiff, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Birmingham to Cardiff will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Birmingham to Cardiff while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Birmingham to Cardiff?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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