National Express9.94 kg CO₂
10:00Coach Station Mosely St
2h 25m
12:25University Park Place
direct
Birmingham to Cardiff Bus
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- Lowest price from ≈ €4.37 £3.76
- Average duration 3h 16m
- Connections per day 27
- Distance 142 km
- CO₂ per person 13 kg
bus from Birmingham to Cardiff
The journey from Birmingham to Cardiff is about 142 km. On average a bus trip takes 3h 16m with 27 connections per day.
| Lowest price | ≈ €4.37 £3.76 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 3h 16m |
| Connections per day | 27 |
| Lowest price | ≈ €4.37 £3.76 |
| Highest price | ≈ €27.53 £23.69 |
| First departure | 01:00 AM |
| Last departure | 09:00 PM |
| Distance | 142 km |
| Departure | Birmingham |
| Arrival | Cardiff |
| Travel operator | National Express, FlixBus National Express, FlixBus |
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€7.99
National Express9.94 kg CO₂
19:30Coach Station Mosely St
2h 25m
21:55University Park Place
direct
National Express9.94 kg CO₂
10:00Coach Station Mosely St
2h 35m
12:35Coach Station - Sophia Gardens Sophia Gardens
direct
National Express9.94 kg CO₂
21:00Birmingham, Coach Station
3h 30m
01:00Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1 changes
National Express9.94 kg CO₂
21:00Coach Station
3h 30m
01:00Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1 changes
National Express9.94 kg CO₂
21:00Coach Station Mosely St
4h
01:00Coach Station - Sophia Gardens Sophia Gardens
direct
Next departures from Birmingham to Cardiff
Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.
National Express ≈ €26.32 £22.65
01:00 Coach Station
05:35 Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
National Express ≈ €26.96 £23.20
01:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
05:35 Cardiff University
National Express ≈ €26.96 £23.20
01:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
05:45 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €28.88 £24.85
05:00 Coach Station
11:00 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €29.17 £25.10
05:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
11:00 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €32.77 £28.20
07:50 Birmingham, Coach Station
12:05 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €31.99 £27.53
07:50 Coach Station
12:05 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
FlixBus ≈ €5.21 £4.48
08:50 Birmingham new street
13:15 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
National Express ≈ €11.70 £10.07
10:00 Coach Station
12:25 Cardiff, University
National Express ≈ €13.48 £11.60
10:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
12:40 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €13.48 £11.60
10:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
12:25 Cardiff, University
National Express ≈ €11.70 £10.07
10:00 Coach Station
12:40 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €13.69 £11.78
12:00 Coach Station
14:40 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €15.69 £13.50
12:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
14:40 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
FlixBus ≈ €5.21 £4.48
13:05 Birmingham new street
17:10 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
National Express ≈ €13.48 £11.60
15:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
18:00 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €13.12 £11.29
15:00 Coach Station
18:00 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €31.38 £27.00
16:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
20:05 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €28.16 £24.23
16:00 Coach Station
20:05 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
FlixBus ≈ €5.21 £4.48
16:50 Birmingham new street
20:20 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
National Express ≈ €12.09 £10.40
17:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
20:10 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €11.70 £10.07
17:30 Coach Station
20:10 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €30.45 £26.20
18:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
22:00 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €29.73 £25.58
18:00 Coach Station
22:00 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €29.73 £25.58
21:00 Coach Station
00:50 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €30.45 £26.20
21:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
00:50 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €26.32 £22.65
01:00 Coach Station
05:35 Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
National Express ≈ €26.96 £23.20
01:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
05:35 Cardiff University
National Express ≈ €26.96 £23.20
01:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
05:45 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €28.88 £24.85
05:00 Coach Station
11:00 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €29.17 £25.10
05:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
11:00 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €32.77 £28.20
07:50 Birmingham, Coach Station
12:05 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €31.99 £27.53
07:50 Coach Station
12:05 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
FlixBus ≈ €5.21 £4.48
08:50 Birmingham new street
13:15 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
National Express ≈ €11.70 £10.07
10:00 Coach Station
12:25 Cardiff, University
National Express ≈ €13.48 £11.60
10:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
12:40 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €13.48 £11.60
10:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
12:25 Cardiff, University
National Express ≈ €11.70 £10.07
10:00 Coach Station
12:40 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €13.69 £11.78
12:00 Coach Station
14:40 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €15.69 £13.50
12:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
14:40 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
FlixBus ≈ €5.21 £4.48
13:05 Birmingham new street
17:10 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
National Express ≈ €13.48 £11.60
15:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
18:00 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €13.12 £11.29
15:00 Coach Station
18:00 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €31.38 £27.00
16:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
20:05 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €28.16 £24.23
16:00 Coach Station
20:05 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
FlixBus ≈ €5.21 £4.48
16:50 Birmingham new street
20:20 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
National Express ≈ €12.09 £10.40
17:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
20:10 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €11.70 £10.07
17:30 Coach Station
20:10 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €30.45 £26.20
18:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
22:00 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €29.73 £25.58
18:00 Coach Station
22:00 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €29.73 £25.58
21:00 Coach Station
00:50 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €30.45 £26.20
21:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
00:50 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €26.32 £22.65
01:00 Coach Station
05:35 Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
National Express ≈ €26.96 £23.20
01:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
05:35 Cardiff University
National Express ≈ €26.96 £23.20
01:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
05:45 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €28.88 £24.85
05:00 Coach Station
11:00 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €29.17 £25.10
05:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
11:00 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €32.77 £28.20
07:50 Birmingham, Coach Station
12:05 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €31.99 £27.53
07:50 Coach Station
12:05 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
FlixBus ≈ €5.21 £4.48
08:50 Birmingham new street
13:15 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
National Express ≈ €11.70 £10.07
10:00 Coach Station
12:25 Cardiff, University
National Express ≈ €13.48 £11.60
10:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
12:40 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €13.48 £11.60
10:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
12:25 Cardiff, University
National Express ≈ €11.70 £10.07
10:00 Coach Station
12:40 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €13.69 £11.78
12:00 Coach Station
14:40 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €15.69 £13.50
12:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
14:40 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
FlixBus ≈ €5.21 £4.48
13:05 Birmingham new street
17:10 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
National Express ≈ €13.48 £11.60
15:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
18:00 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €13.12 £11.29
15:00 Coach Station
18:00 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €31.38 £27.00
16:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
20:05 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €28.16 £24.23
16:00 Coach Station
20:05 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
FlixBus ≈ €5.21 £4.48
16:50 Birmingham new street
20:20 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
National Express ≈ €12.09 £10.40
17:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
20:10 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €11.70 £10.07
17:30 Coach Station
20:10 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €30.45 £26.20
18:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
22:00 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €29.73 £25.58
18:00 Coach Station
22:00 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €29.73 £25.58
21:00 Coach Station
00:50 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
National Express ≈ €30.45 £26.20
21:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
00:50 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
Carriers on this route
Learn more about carriers on this route.
FlixBus, a long-distance bus company, operates in both Europe and the United States. Founded in 2013, it has grown to become one of the largest bus operators in Europe, connecting over 2,500 destinations in 30 countries. Originating in Germany, FlixBus has expanded quickly to neighboring countries including France, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Croatia, while also offering regular services to Norway, Spain, and England. With affordable fares and comfortable amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard toilets, FlixBus provides a convenient and enjoyable travel experience.
National Express is a British multinational public transport company that operates bus, and rail services in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and North America. The company was founded in 1972 and has its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. National Express operates a fleet of over 1,600 buses, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. The company also operates rail services in the UK, including the East Anglia franchise.
Facility description
Learn more about the services available on board each carrier on this route.
Facilities Description
Luggage
Each passenger can bring one carry-on bag (up to 25lbs/11kg) and one stored bag (up to 50lbs/23kg) for free on FlixBus. Excess baggage up to 50lbs (23kg) is accepted for a fee, with limited space available, so booking in advance is recommended.
Accessibility
FlixBus offers boarding assistance with a hydraulic lift for travelers with reduced mobility. Contact the bus company in advance to confirm availability and assistance.
Food and drink
Snacks and drinks are available for purchase from the bus drivers during your trip.
Power sockets
Power outlets are available near seats to keep your devices charged throughout your journey.
Bicycle
Bikes are allowed with restrictions: 3 per bus with a cover, 5 with a carrier, but no electric bikes.
Wi-Fi
FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi on all its buses.
Entertainment portal
Enjoy movies, e-books, audiobooks, music, and games through FlixBus's online entertainment portal.
Luggage
National Express allows two 20kg suitcases and one piece of hand luggage. Hard cases and wheeled bags must be stored in the hold. Extra and oversized luggage can be added for a fee. Pushchairs and buggies are stored for free.
Food and drink
Passengers can bring drinks (with safety lids) and cold food on National Express buses. No hot or strong-smelling food is allowed. Long journeys have refreshment stops.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available for browsing and social media on National Express buses. Additionally, the VUER entertainment service offers free access to TV shows, news, sports, and games on core routes.
Power sockets
USB ports are available at each seat on National Express for charging devices.
Accessibility
Assistance is provided for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, with continual improvements based on feedback on National Express buses.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 9.94kg
bus 10.65kg
flight 28.4kg
carpool 22.72kg
FAQ
A bus ticket from Birmingham to Cardiff costs ≈ €17.27 (£14.86). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from ≈ €4.37 (£3.76).
The cheapest ticket from Birmingham to Cardiff costs ≈ €4.37 (£3.76). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Birmingham and Cardiff are 142 km apart.
The journey from Birmingham to Cardiff takes about 3h 16m on average. The fastest option takes 2h 25m.
This route is served by 2 operators: National Express and FlixBus.
There are about 27 connections per day from Birmingham to Cardiff.
The first bus from Birmingham to Cardiff leaves at 01:00 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last bus from Birmingham to Cardiff leaves at 09:00 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The bus we found costs ≈ €4.37 (£3.76) but prices can change.
There are about 13 direct connections from Birmingham to Cardiff.
The shortest bus journey between Birmingham and Cardiff takes 2h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct bus between Birmingham and Cardiff.
The bus journey from Birmingham to Cardiff generates 13 kg of CO₂.