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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Great Charles Street Queensway | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | Cheapest | |||||
 | Bearwood | Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn) | Fastest | |||||
| Coach Station | Sophia Gardens | No tags | |||||
| Great Charles Street Queensway | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | No tags | |||||
| Coach Station | Sophia Gardens | No tags |
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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.
Bus Birmingham to Cardiff: Trip Overview
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Birmingham - Cardiff
How much does a bus ticket from Birmingham to Cardiff cost?
The bus ticket price from Birmingham to Cardiff starts at US$12. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Birmingham to Cardiff is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Cardiff?
The average travel time between Birmingham and Cardiff is around 4h, although the fastest bus will take about 2h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 142 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Birmingham and Cardiff?
The number of buses from Birmingham to Cardiff can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 16 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Birmingham to Cardiff by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Birmingham to Cardiff?
When taking the bus from Birmingham to Cardiff, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Cardiff?
Buses travelling between Birmingham and Cardiff leave from Coach Station or Bearwood and arrive at Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens.
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The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Cardiff was searched and found on 04 Nov 2025 with a price of US$11To 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$66 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 2025-11-04.
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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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Birmingham to Cardiff will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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!
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