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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 142 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €62 Average price |
3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Birmingham to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Cardiff
Travel to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Cardiff.
There are 2 options to travel from Birmingham to Cardiff including taking a coach or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Cardiff is a coach with an average price of €11.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Cardiff:
A coach is €3 less than a train with an average ticket price of €13 from Birmingham to Cardiff.
The fastest way to get to Cardiff from Birmingham is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 46 min.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 2 h 35 min of travel time.
The distance from Birmingham to Cardiff is approximately 141 km.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Cardiff is:
- 12 coaches a day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Cardiff from Birmingham as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Birmingham to Cardiff:
- Most travellers take a coach from Birmingham, Coach Station to Cardiff, Lloyd George Ave / Herbert Street.
- Most travellers who book a train ticket from Birmingham to Cardiff depart from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Birmingham to Cardiff:
- You can travel by coach to Cardiff from Birmingham with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus, and you can find National Express Birmingham to Cardiff tickets for €11 on Omio.
- You can take a train from Birmingham to Cardiff with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains or Cross Country. Cheap tickets can be found for €13 with Transport for Wales from Birmingham to Cardiff.
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Cardiff with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus with 6 direct coaches per day.
- Direct trains with CrossCountry or Cross Country with 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cardiff as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Birmingham and Cardiff.
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