You can take the coach from Cardiff Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station up to 3 times a day, the fastest of which will take just 2 hours and 35 mins. Not only that, but with fares from £7.50 one-way* this service is one of the most cost-effective ways to Birmingham possible.
Cardiff to Birmingham journey information | |
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Fastest journey time | 2hrs 35 mins |
Cheapest price | From £7.50 * |
Distance (approx) | 187km |
No. of stops | 1 |
First & last journey daily | 8:15am/2:15pm (from Cardiff Coach Station) |
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 111 service travels up to 2 times a day and calls at the following stops:
Our 112 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
Cardiff Coach Station is a 15-minute stroll from Cardiff Rail Station, and just a short walk through the city centre, making it a great departing point for your trip to Birmingham.
Read more on our Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) facilities and information page.
Birmingham Coach Station is based in Digbeth: at the heart of the city centre and just an 8-minute walk from the Bullring Shopping Centre.
A taxi rank is directly outside the station, along with a bus stop, which is served by many routes from the city centre. New Street Rail Station is just a 10-minute walk away through the city centre.
Take a look at our Birmingham Coach Station facilities.
The first coach leaves from Cardiff Coach Station at 8.15am, terminating at Birmingham Coach Station at 11am.
The last coach departs from Cardiff Coach Station at 2.15pm, arriving at Birmingham Coach Station at 5pm.
A one-way journey from Cardiff to Birmingham is available from £7.50 *.
Coach journeys from Cardiff to Birmingham take approximately 2 hrs 35 mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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