How far is Cardiff from Birmingham by coach?

The journey from Birmingham to Cardiff by coach covers an approximate distance of 88 miles (142 km).

Is there a way to reach Cardiff from Birmingham without a car?

The best way to go from Birmingham to Cardiff without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Birmingham to Cardiff from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Cardiff on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:30	Coach Station	2h 40m	20:10	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	16:45	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	2h 15m	19:00	Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Coach Station	2h 40m	19:10	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	16:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	3h 30m	20:25	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	16:30	Coach Station	2h 40m	19:10	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Cardiff on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	3h 30m	20:25	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	10:15	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	2h 10m	12:25	Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	4h 45m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	08:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 25m	13:15	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	4h 45m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Cardiff on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 25m	13:15	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	10:15	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	2h 10m	12:25	Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	4h 45m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	16:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	3h 30m	20:25	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	4h 45m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Cardiff on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 25m	13:15	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	10:15	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	2h 10m	12:25	Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	4h 45m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	13:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 5m	17:10	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	4h 45m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Cardiff on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 25m	13:15	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	10:15	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	2h 10m	12:25	Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)	Fastest
Bus	05:00	Coach Station	6h	11:00	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	13:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 5m	17:10	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	05:00	Coach Station	6h	11:00	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Cardiff on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 5m	17:10	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	10:15	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	2h 20m	12:35	Sophia Gardens	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	4h 45m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	08:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 25m	13:15	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	4h 45m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Cardiff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage duration

89 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£10 - £44	Average duration4h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£22 - £93	Average duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£10 - £16	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to 17 reviews, National Express received a 4.2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the departure location, but some complained about the cleanliness. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £10

National Express Birmingham Cardiff recent customer reviews

Everything was fine

Vicky M.

17 July 2025

But of a delay leaving Birmingham

Zoe D.

3 December 2023

Very good

Gill G.

4 November 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,333 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,271 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

According to customer reviews, Mega Coach provides great services with very kind and polite staff. Customers appreciate the assistance from the driver and customer service team. However, there have been reports of delays and a half-hour break taken by the driver during the journey.

Megabus Birmingham Cardiff recent customer reviews

No plugs were working and as a 20 year old girl travelling over 2 hours I need battery I brought my charger and phone was full before hand but still something that should be working . As someone with anxiety not being able to keep in contact as my phone died wasn’t good. Also was very harsh breaking my stuff went flying on the floor and dropped my bag which my mac book was in

Emily R.

1 November 2024

I enjoyed the cool and smooth journey. The journey was pleasant and the atmosphere in the bus in addition to the space was very good

Joan N.

7 August 2024

Bus was late with one hour and the driver has also taken a half hour break during the Journey.

Tom D.

1 June 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Cardiff?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Bearwood

C - Birmingham Airport

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Cardiff

A - Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)

B - Sophia Gardens

C - Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens

D - Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop

E - National Museum

F - Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Birmingham to Cardiff

How far is Cardiff from Birmingham by coach?
The journey from Birmingham to Cardiff by coach covers an approximate distance of 88 miles (142 km).
Is there a way to reach Cardiff from Birmingham without a car?
The best way to go from Birmingham to Cardiff without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

14/11

£35

15/11

£11

Today

£13

17/11

£10

18/11

£9

19/11

£9

20/11

£9

21/11

£10

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Cardiff was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Cardiff as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £9 to £51 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.