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You can take the coach from Birmingham Coach Station to Cardiff 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 £6.50 one-way* this service is one of the most cost-effective ways to Cardiff possible.
Birmingham to Cardiff journey information | |
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Fastest journey time | 2 hrs 35 mins |
Cheapest price | From £6.50 * |
Distance (approx) | 174km |
No. of stops | 1 (other services use further stops) |
First & last journey daily | 12.00pm/18.00pm (from Birmingham 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:
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.
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.
The first coach leaves from Birmingham Coach Station at 12.00pm, arriving at Cardiff Coach Station at 14.35pm.
The last coach leaves from Birmingham Coach Station at 18.00pm, arriving at Cardiff Coach Station at 20.35pm.
A one-way journey from Birmingham to Cardiff is available from £6.50*.
Coach journeys from Birmingham to Cardiff take on average 2 hrs 40 mins. However, our fastest coach 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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