Next departures from Cardiff to Birmingham on 18 November
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Great Charles Street Queensway
Cheapest
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Sophia Gardens
Bearwood, Hangley Rd.
Fastest
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Sophia Gardens
Coach Station
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Great Charles Street Queensway
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Sophia Gardens
Coach Station
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Next departures from Cardiff to Birmingham on 19 November
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Great Charles Street Queensway
Cheapest
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Sophia Gardens
Bearwood, Hangley Rd.
Fastest
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Sophia Gardens
Coach Station
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Great Charles Street Queensway
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Sophia Gardens
Coach Station
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Next departures from Cardiff to Birmingham on 20 November
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Great Charles Street Queensway
Cheapest
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Sophia Gardens
Bearwood, Hangley Rd.
Fastest
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Sophia Gardens
Coach Station
No tags
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Great Charles Street Queensway
No tags
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Sophia Gardens
Coach Station
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Next departures from Cardiff to Birmingham on 21 November
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Great Charles Street Queensway
Cheapest
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Cardiff University (opp Cathays Rail Stn)
Bearwood, Hangley Rd.
Fastest
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Sophia Gardens
Coach Station
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Great Charles Street Queensway
No tags
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Sophia Gardens
Coach Station
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Next departures from Cardiff to Birmingham on 22 November
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Great Charles Street Queensway
Cheapest
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Sophia Gardens
Bearwood, Hangley Rd.
Fastest
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Sophia Gardens
Coach Station
No tags
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Great Charles Street Queensway
No tags
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Sophia Gardens
Coach Station
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Next departures from Cardiff to Birmingham on 23 November
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Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
Coach Station
Cheapest
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Cardiff University (opp Cathays Rail Stn)
Bearwood, Hangley Rd.
Fastest
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Sophia Gardens
Coach Station
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Great Charles Street Queensway
No tags
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Sophia Gardens
Coach Station
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Next departures from Cardiff to Birmingham on 24 November
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Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
Coach Station
Cheapest
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Cardiff University (opp Cathays Rail Stn)
Bearwood, Hangley Rd.
Fastest
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Sophia Gardens
Coach Station
No tags
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Great Charles Street Queensway
No tags
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Sophia Gardens
Coach Station
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Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 17:15 GMT.
Compare 3 ways to travel from Cardiff to Birmingham
We recommend carpooling
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
National Express receives praise for its clean and punctual buses, with many passengers enjoying smooth and comfortable journeys. The staff is often commended for their professionalism and helpfulness in resolving ticket issues promptly. However, some reviews mention occasional delays or confusion about bus departure points that could be improved upon to enhance the travel experience further.
National Express Cardiff Birmingham recent customer reviews
Pick up location sofiyagardens but not come to the bus this location .then I willl take another bus at Bristol take national express.verbad
2 out of 5 stars
Sanjo J.
Sat next to the toilet which smelled awful unable to sit with my husband as lots of single travellers
2 out of 5 stars
Lucy E.
The coach was 25 minutes late .The seat belt was very hard to put on then I couldn't move.
The coordinators were not giving information wher the buses were leaving from.Everyone was asking each other as they just stood there.when we asked wich stand we were told 5 and it went from 4.So not a good start to my trip as myself and my friend use walking sticks to aid us .
Based on 11360 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £12
According to multiple reviews, customers highly recommend and praise the service for its excellent quality. They mention that the drivers are friendly and adhere to speed limits, ensuring a pleasant experience.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cardiff to Birmingham
What's the distance between Cardiff and Birmingham by coach?
The journey from Cardiff to Birmingham by coach covers an approximate distance of 88 miles (142 km).
How can I get from Cardiff to Birmingham without driving?
You can reach Birmingham from Cardiff by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
16/11
£12
17/11
£9
Today
£9
19/11
£9
20/11
£9
21/11
£12
22/11
£10
23/11
£10
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Birmingham 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 Cardiff to Birmingham as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £9 to £51 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Birmingham 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.
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Birmingham was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £9
