Next departures for Birmingham to Cardiff on November 19
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Cheapest
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Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
Fastest
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Coach Station
Sophia Gardens
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
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Coach Station
Sophia Gardens
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Next departures for Birmingham to Cardiff on November 20
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Cheapest
Bus
Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
Fastest
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Coach Station
Sophia Gardens
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
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Coach Station
Sophia Gardens
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Next departures for Birmingham to Cardiff on November 21
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Coach Station
Sophia Gardens
Cheapest
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Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
Fastest
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Coach Station
Sophia Gardens
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
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Coach Station
Sophia Gardens
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Next departures for Birmingham to Cardiff on November 22
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Cheapest
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Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road
Sophia Gardens
Fastest
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Coach Station
Sophia Gardens
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
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Coach Station
Sophia Gardens
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Next departures for Birmingham to Cardiff on November 23
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Cheapest
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Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
Fastest
Bus
Coach Station
Sophia Gardens
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Great Charles Street Queensway
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
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Coach Station
Sophia Gardens
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Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Cardiff
We recommend carpooling
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
According to 17 reviews, National Express received a 4.2-star rating for this journey. Travelers 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 $12
National Express Birmingham Cardiff recent customer reviews
Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
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.
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
2 out of 5 stars
Emily R.
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
5 out of 5 stars
Joan N.
Bus was late with one hour and the driver has also taken a half hour break during the Journey.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Cardiff by bus
What is the travel distance from Birmingham to Cardiff?
Birmingham and Cardiff are 88 miles (142 km) apart.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Cardiff?
The majority of buses traveling from Birmingham to Cardiff start their journey at Coach Station and wind up at Sophia Gardens. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
What are the best sights and things to do in Cardiff?
Once in Cardiff, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are St John the Baptist Church, Cardiff Bay, St Fagans National Museum of History, Techniquest and Castell Coch (Red Castle).
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/16
$37
11/17
$22
Today
$11
11/19
$11
11/20
$11
11/21
$15
11/22
$12
11/23
$13
The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $11
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 $11 to $66 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 $11 which is on 2025-11-20.
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 Birmingham to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $11
