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Cardiff to Birmingham
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- 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 flights, trains, and buses from Cardiff to Birmingham
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham costs only £6 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 2h 4m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains Fastest
Average price £17
Average duration2h 4m
Departure Time20:45 - 18:54
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Buses Cheapest
Average price £6
Average duration3h 49m
Departure Time04:30 - 21:10
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· 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 Friday, with an average price of £17.
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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 Tuesday, with an average price of £6.
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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
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Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop
How to travel from Cardiff to Birmingham: FAQs
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 4m. Other modes of transport take longer: Buses takes on average 3h 49m.What’s the most budget-friendly way to travel from Cardiff to Birmingham?
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Birmingham is by Buses, with an average price of £6. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around £17 on avergae.Flights costs around £231 on average.What are the main departure and arrival points for trips between Cardiff and Birmingham?
For trips between Cardiff and Birmingham, travelers typically use the following departure and arrival points: Most Flights depart from Cardiff Airport and arrive at Birmingham Airport; Trains depart from Cardiff Bay and arrive at Birmingham New Street; Buses depart from Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road and arrive at Birmingham Bull Street.How far in advance should I 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 typically cheapest Friday, with an average fare of £17. Flights from Cardiff to Birmingham are typically cheapest Tuesday, with an average fare of £6Are Cardiff and Birmingham in the same time zone?
There is a 0m time difference between Cardiff and Birmingham.