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Best price £ 16.77
Journey duration 4 h 20 min
Connections per day 3
First departure 11:50
Last departure 16:00
Distance 88.2 mi

Get from Birmingham to Cardiff with Virail

What's the best way to get from Birmingham to Cardiff? If you're not sure, don't worry - Virail can help you. The only thing you have to do is enter your planned travel dates, and let Virail's powerful search tool deal with the rest. We'll look at the routes offered by our trusted travel partners to give you all your available options. Whether you want to travel by plane, train, bus, carpool, or something else, we'll find your ideal solution. You can filter your results according to price, departure or arrival time, journey duration, number of connections, one-way or round trip - anything you want. Virail will give you a full, clear picture of how to get from Birmingham to Cardiff, then transfer you to your chosen provider's website to complete your booking.

How much does it cost to get from Birmingham to Cardiff by bus?

The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Cardiff cost £ 3.37. On average, you can expect to spend around £ 26.46 for your bus ticket. Virail will help you find a journey that fits your budget. You can expect prices to vary between different travel providers and methods of transport; often, faster journeys will cost more than slower routes. If your travel dates are flexible, you might be able to find cheaper bus tickets, as prices may fluctuate a little from day to day. You may also find lower prices by booking at certain times of day, avoiding rush hour traffic. Another tip for travelers on a tight budget is to look for connecting journeys. Sometimes it can be cheaper to make a change or two along the way, rather than traveling on a direct route from Birmingham to Cardiff.

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Buses from Birmingham to Cardiff

Eurolines CH Eurolines CH 16:00 – 20:50 Birmingham – Cardiff £ 24.89 4 h 50 min 2 changes
National Express National Express 15:00 – 19:50 Birmingham Coach Station – Cardiff Sophia Gardens £ 25.87 4 h 50 min 2 changes
National Express National Express 13:55 – 19:50 Birmingham Bearwood – Cardiff Sophia Gardens £ 27.88 5 h 55 min 3 changes

How long does the journey from Birmingham to Cardiff take by bus?

The journey from Birmingham to Cardiff covers a distance of 88.2 mi. On average, you can expect your journey to last roughly 5 h 14 min. However, booking the fastest option will see you reach your destination in approximately 2 h 10 min. For faster journeys, look for express routes. Please remember that these may only depart at certain times of day, or on particular days of the week. You may also find that you can go from Birmingham to Cardiff faster by making connections, rather than taking a direct route.

When do the first and last departures from Birmingham to Cardiff leave?

If you want to set off early, take the first departure of the day from Birmingham to Cardiff, which usually leaves at 06:00. The last scheduled departure of the day is normally at 16:00. These timetables may vary depending on the day of the week, or at different times of year.

How many daily journeys are there from Birmingham to Cardiff?

If you want to get from Birmingham to Cardiff, you can travel with providers such as Megabus, National Express and Eurolines CH. You will find a maximum number of 80 departures per day. On average, there are 6 departures per day. Book in advance to make sure that your journey will run smoothly and you depart at a time that suits you best. When you travel, you can look for direct journeys or other routes which offer connections and changes. On average, there are 3.5 direct journeys between Birmingham and Cardiff. If you don't mind changing along the way, you may find more options available to you. There are usually 2.5 journeys with at least one change. These numbers may vary depending on the time of year or day of the week. Some travelers prefer direct routes, particularly if they are carrying heavy suitcases or concerned about missing a connection. Others enjoy the flexibility offered by connecting journeys. Whatever you prefer, Virail can help you find the right options to suit you.