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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 or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $14
tomorrow
from $12
Saturday
from $5
Sunday
from $10
Monday
from $10
Tuesday
from $10
Wednesday
from $10

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 0m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    10:10 AM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $14
  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    3:45 PM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $14
  • National Express
    2h 50m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    8:00 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $23
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Cardiff
    University
    8:00 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $23
  • National Express
    2h 50m
    0
    1:40 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    4:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Birmingham via Newport (Wales), you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 0m
      0
      6:10 AM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      6:40 AM
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 25m
      0
      6:45 AM
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      10:10 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 0m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    10:10 AM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    3:45 PM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    3:35 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24
  • National Express
    5h 20m
    0
    10:15 PM
    Cardiff
    University
    3:35 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:35 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Birmingham via Newport (Wales), you can save more than $1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 0m
      0
      6:10 AM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      6:40 AM
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 25m
      0
      6:45 AM
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      10:10 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $1

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 0m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    10:10 AM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $5
  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    3:45 PM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $5
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    12:50 PM
    Cardiff
    University
    3:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $9
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Cardiff
    University
    8:00 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $9
  • National Express
    2h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Cardiff
    University
    12:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $10

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    12:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $10
  • National Express
    2h 50m
    0
    12:40 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    3:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $10
  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    5:25 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    8:00 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $10
  • FlixBus
    4h 0m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    10:10 AM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    3:45 PM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13

Cheapest bus trips Monday

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
    $10
  • National Express
    2h 45m
    0
    1:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    4:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $10
  • National Express
    2h 50m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    8:00 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $10
  • FlixBus
    4h 0m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    10:10 AM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    3:45 PM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12

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 50m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    8:00 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $10
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Cardiff
    University
    8:00 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $10
  • FlixBus
    4h 0m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    10:10 AM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    3:45 PM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

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 50m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    8:00 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $10
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Cardiff
    University
    8:00 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $10
  • FlixBus
    4h 0m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    10:10 AM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    3:45 PM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12

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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily buses from Cardiff to Birmingham. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Cardiff and Birmingham.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 35 buses from Cardiff to Birmingham, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Birmingham, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Birmingham

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 15 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Birmingham starting from $5!

Cheapest Bus $5
Fastest Bus 2h 25m
Earliest Bus 2:35 AM
Latest Bus 10:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 15 Ø
Distance 88.5 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Birmingham

Every day, 15 buses from 2 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 05/09/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/04
Monday 05/05
Tuesday 05/06
Wednesday 05/07
Thursday 05/08
$14
Friday 05/09
$12
Saturday 05/10
$15
Sunday 05/11
$10
Monday 05/12
$10
Tuesday 05/13
$10
Wednesday 05/14
$10
Thursday 05/15
$5
Friday 05/16
$10
Saturday 05/17
$9
Sunday 05/18
$5
Monday 05/19
$9
Tuesday 05/20
Wednesday 05/21
$5
Thursday 05/22
$10
Friday 05/23
$17
Saturday 05/24
$13
Sunday 05/25
$17
Monday 05/26
$13
Tuesday 05/27
$13
Wednesday 05/28
$15
Thursday 05/29
$15
Friday 05/30
$17
Saturday 05/31

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 $5, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Birmingham. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $14.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Birmingham, with $5. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

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.

National Express from Cardiff to Birmingham

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Cardiff to Birmingham:

Cheapest Price $9
Fastest Bus 2h 25m
Earliest Bus 2:35 AM
Last Bus 10:15 PM
Daily Connections 13 Ø
Found on 5/7/2025

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.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cardiff to Birmingham? Compare all modes of transports from Cardiff to 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 $5 and takes 4h 0m 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 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $5 and $39. 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 15 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 2:35 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 10:15 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 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 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.

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