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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Birmingham 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 23m. 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 €18.
Distance: 142 km
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price |
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Cardiff to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Birmingham
Travel to Birmingham 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 Cardiff to Birmingham.
You can get from Cardiff to Birmingham 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €10 compared to other travel options to Birmingham:
Taking a coach costs €9 less than taking a train, which costs on average €19 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Cardiff to Birmingham is by train, which takes on average 1 h 57 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 2 h 35 min of travel time.
The Cardiff to Birmingham distance is approximately 141 km.
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Birmingham is:
- 14 coaches a day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Cardiff and Birmingham as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Cardiff to Birmingham:
- Coaches most often depart from Cardiff at Cardiff, Lloyd George Ave / Herbert Street and arrive in Birmingham at Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Trains most often depart from Cardiff at Cardiff Central and arrive in Birmingham at Birmingham New Street.
The following travel companies offer services from Cardiff to Birmingham:
- Travel with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus to go to Birmingham by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Cardiff to Birmingham tickets on Omio for €10.
- CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail, first_great_western or Cross Country can take you to Birmingham by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for CrossCountry from Cardiff to Birmingham for €19.
Yes, there are direct routes from Cardiff to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
- You can find 6 direct coaches per day to take to Birmingham with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus.
- You'll find 2 direct trains a day to Birmingham with CrossCountry or Cross Country.
Direct services to Birmingham tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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