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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cardiff to Birmingham

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cardiff to Birmingham from various bus operators like National Express, megabus or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $18
tomorrow
from $11
Tuesday
from $10
Wednesday
from $10
Thursday
from $9
Friday
from $10
Saturday
from $9

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    3h 30m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    9:00 AM
    Birmingham
    Brunel Street
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $18
  • megabus
    3h 25m
    0
    5:35 AM
    Cardiff
    University
    9:00 AM
    Birmingham
    Brunel Street
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $18
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    12:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22
  • National Express
    4h 45m
    0
    4:45 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    9:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    5:05 AM
    Cardiff
    Bus Station Wood St
    11:00 AM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Birmingham via Bristol, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • megabus
      3h 25m
      0
      7:35 AM
      Cardiff
      University
      8:40 AM
      Bristol
      UWE
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      $5
    • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      9:05 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      11:00 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    2h 50m
    0
    12:40 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    3:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $11
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    12:50 PM
    Cardiff
    University
    3:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $11
  • megabus
    3h 30m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    9:00 AM
    Birmingham
    Brunel Street
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $13
  • megabus
    3h 25m
    0
    5:35 AM
    Cardiff
    University
    9:00 AM
    Birmingham
    Brunel Street
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $13
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Cardiff
    Bus Station Wood St
    2:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    2h 50m
    0
    1:40 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    4:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $10
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:00 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $11
  • megabus
    3h 30m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    9:00 AM
    Birmingham
    Brunel Street
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $13
  • megabus
    3h 25m
    0
    5:35 AM
    Cardiff
    University
    9:00 AM
    Birmingham
    Brunel Street
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $13
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Bus Station Wood St
    12:20 AM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Cardiff
    University
    8:00 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $10
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Cardiff
    Bus Station Wood St
    2:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    8:15 AM
    Cardiff
    Bus Station Wood St
    5:15 PM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • megabus
    3h 30m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    9:00 AM
    Birmingham
    Brunel Street
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $13
  • megabus
    3h 25m
    0
    5:35 AM
    Cardiff
    University
    9:00 AM
    Birmingham
    Brunel Street
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $13

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    3h 30m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    9:00 AM
    Birmingham
    Brunel Street
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $9
  • megabus
    3h 25m
    0
    5:35 AM
    Cardiff
    University
    9:00 AM
    Birmingham
    Brunel Street
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $9
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:00 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $11
  • National Express
    2h 50m
    0
    1:40 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    4:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $11
  • FlixBus
    4h 55m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Cardiff
    Bus Station Wood St
    2:10 PM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    2h 55m
    0
    1:35 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    4:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $10
  • megabus
    3h 30m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    9:00 AM
    Birmingham
    Brunel Street
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $10
  • megabus
    3h 25m
    0
    5:35 AM
    Cardiff
    University
    9:00 AM
    Birmingham
    Brunel Street
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $10
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    12:30 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    3:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $11
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    5:05 AM
    Cardiff
    Bus Station Wood St
    11:00 AM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $15

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    2h 45m
    0
    1:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    4:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $9
  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    5:25 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    8:00 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $9
  • FlixBus
    8h 45m
    0
    1:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Bus Station Wood St
    10:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $10
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Bus Station Wood St
    12:20 AM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $10
  • megabus
    3h 30m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    9:00 AM
    Birmingham
    Brunel Street
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $10

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Birmingham

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Birmingham are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 25 daily buses from Cardiff to Birmingham. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Cardiff and Birmingham.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 49 buses from Cardiff to Birmingham, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Birmingham, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Birmingham

Compare all providers like National Express, megabus and FlixBus that travel 19 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Birmingham starting from $9!

Cheapest Bus $9
Fastest Bus 2h 25m
Earliest Bus 2:50 AM
Latest Bus 5:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes 19 Ø
Distance 88.5 miles
Bus Companies National Express, megabus and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Birmingham

Every day, 19 buses from 3 bus companies leave Cardiff for Birmingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/10/2024 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/10
$22
Monday 11/11
$17
Tuesday 11/12
$13
Wednesday 11/13
$13
Thursday 11/14
$11
Friday 11/15
$10
Saturday 11/16
$9
Sunday 11/17
$10
Monday 11/18
$9
Tuesday 11/19
Wednesday 11/20
$9
Thursday 11/21
$9
Friday 11/22
$10
Saturday 11/23
$13
Sunday 11/24
$10
Monday 11/25
$9
Tuesday 11/26
$9
Wednesday 11/27
$9
Thursday 11/28
$9
Friday 11/29
$15
Saturday 11/30
$9
Sunday 12/01
$10
Monday 12/02
$9
Tuesday 12/03
$9
Wednesday 12/04
$9
Thursday 12/05
$9
Friday 12/06
$11
Saturday 12/07

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Birmingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Birmingham, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $9, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Birmingham. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $10.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Birmingham, with $9. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $24.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Birmingham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cardiff to Birmingham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cardiff to Birmingham, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cardiff to Birmingham are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cardiff to Birmingham

These are the most booked bus companies between Cardiff to Birmingham from our users.

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Birmingham

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cardiff and Birmingham.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Birmingham

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cardiff to Birmingham? Or which bus companies serve the route Cardiff to Birmingham? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cardiff to Birmingham bus

How much does a Cardiff Birmingham bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $9 and takes 2h 45m to reach Birmingham. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cardiff to Birmingham?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $9 and $65. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Birmingham.

On average, how many connections are available from Cardiff to Birmingham each day?

Every day, the Cardiff to Birmingham bus route is served by approximately 19 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cardiff to Birmingham take?

The fastest bus from Cardiff to Birmingham is offered by National Express and takes 2h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $9. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Birmingham?

The earliest bus arriving in Birmingham from Cardiff starts at 2:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cardiff to Birmingham?

The latest bus trip departing from Cardiff for Birmingham starts at 5:20 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cardiff Birmingham route?

When traveling by bus from Cardiff to Birmingham, passengers can travel with National Express, megabus and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Birmingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Birmingham by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express, megabus and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Cardiff to Birmingham bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cardiff Birmingham bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cardiff Birmingham bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cardiff to Birmingham on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cardiff to Birmingham

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Alternate transport types from Cardiff to Birmingham

Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Cardiff to Birmingham for the next days.

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Birmingham

Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Cardiff to Birmingham for the next days.
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 43m
    0
    5:54 AM
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    8:37 AM
    Birmingham
    Marston Green Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from $99
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 43m
    0
    5:54 AM
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    8:37 AM
    Birmingham
    Marston Green Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from $100
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 43m
    0
    5:54 AM
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    8:37 AM
    Birmingham
    Marston Green Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    First Class
    from $201
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 43m
    0
    5:54 AM
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    8:37 AM
    Birmingham
    Marston Green Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    First Class
    from $202

More bus routes to Cardiff and to Birmingham

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cardiff and to Birmingham. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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