How to get from
Cardiff to Birmingham
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Compare prices to get from Cardiff to Birmingham
€13|1h 55m
€255|4h 5m
€8|2h 35m
€23
€20
€17
€35
€13
€20
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€17
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CrossCountry14:45
2h
16:45
Cardiff CentralBirmingham New Street
€20
Book
Direct
Great Western Railway06:24
1h 55m
08:19
Cardiff CentralBirmingham New Street
€66
Book
1 stop
CrossCountry16:45
2h
18:45
Cardiff CentralBirmingham New Street
€20
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Direct
CrossCountry18:45
2h 1m
20:46
Cardiff CentralBirmingham New Street
€20
Book
Direct
- Prices shown from Cardiff to Birmingham are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Cardiff to Birmingham
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham costs only €8 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 2h 11m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains
Fastest
Average price
€20
Average duration
2h 11m
Departure Time
16:21 - 06:46
Direct options
Buses
Cheapest
Average price
€8
Average duration
2h 50m
Departure Time
18:20 - 21:10
Direct options
· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Birmingham?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Cardiff to Birmingham?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Cardiff to Birmingham is Monday, with an average price of €20.
€20
What is the cheapest day to travel from Cardiff to Birmingham by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Cardiff to Birmingham is Monday, with an average price of €8.
€8
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From Cardiff to Birmingham: Travel Information
Companies operating from Cardiff to Birmingham
Find stations and airports near Cardiff and Birmingham
Popular train stations near Cardiff
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Central
Grangetown (Cardiff)
Cardiff Queen Street
Cathays
Popular train stations near Birmingham
Birmingham New Street
Queens Road Mtlk
Birmingham Moor Street
Birmingham Snow Hill
Curzon Street Station
Popular airports near Cardiff
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Nearby
Popular airports near Birmingham
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Coventry airport (CVT)
Nearby
Popular bus stations near Cardiff
Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road
Cardiff Boulevard De Nantes
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Cardiff North Rd
Cardiff Castle Street
Popular bus stations near Birmingham
Birmingham Bull Street
Birmingham The Priory Queensway
Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
Inactive Birmingham
Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop
FAQ – How to Get from Cardiff to Birmingham
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How far is it from Cardiff to Birmingham?
It’s about 160 km (99 mi) from Cardiff to Birmingham. -
How do I get from Cardiff to Birmingham?
You can travel from Cardiff to Birmingham in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses. -
What’s the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham?
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham is by Trains, with an average journey time of 2h 11m. Other modes of transport take longer: Buses takes on average 2h 50m. -
What’s the cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Birmingham?
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham is by Buses, with an average price of €8. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around €20 on avergae.Flights costs around €308 on average. -
What are the main departure and arrival points between Cardiff and Birmingham?
When traveling from Cardiff to Birmingham, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Cardiff Airport and arrives at Birmingham Airport , Trains typically departs from Cardiff Bay and arrives at Birmingham New Street , Buses typically departs from Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road and arrives at Birmingham Bull Street . -
When should you book tickets from Cardiff to Birmingham to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Cardiff to Birmingham are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of €20 Flights from Cardiff to Birmingham are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of €8 . -
Are Cardiff and Birmingham in the same time zone?
There is a 0m time difference between Cardiff and Birmingham.