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Coach from Birmingham to Cardiff
You can take the coach from Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff Coach Station up to 7 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 Cardiff possible.
| Birmingham to Cardiff journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 2 hrs 35 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £7.50 * |
| Distance (approx) | 174km |
| No. of stops | 1 (other services use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 10.00pm/19.30pm (from Birmingham Coach Station) |
Our Birmingham to Cardiff services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 110 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Newport
- Cardiff University
- Cardiff Coach Station
Our 111 service travels up to 5 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Newport
- Cardiff University
- Cardiff Coach Station
Our 112 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Newport
- Cardiff Coach Station
Birmingham to Cardiff route map
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Other routes to Cardiff
Departing from Birmingham
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.
Arriving in Cardiff
Cardiff Coach Station is a 15-minute stroll from Cardiff Rail Station, and just a short stroll through the city centre, making it a great arrival point for your big Welsh adventure.
Read more on our Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) facilities and information page.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Birmingham Coach Station at 10.00am, arriving at Cardiff Coach Station at 12.35pm.
The last coach leaves from Birmingham Coach Station at 19.30pm, arriving at Cardiff Coach Station at 22.05pm.
A one-way journey from Birmingham to Cardiff is available from £7.50*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Birmingham to Cardiff will arrive in 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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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 30.04.2025 for travel between 30.04.2025 - 27.08.2025.
