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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Birkenhead to Cardiff from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today
$25
tomorrow
Wednesday
$29
Thursday
$25
Friday
$39
Saturday
$32
Sunday
$37

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 20m 6:50 AM Birkenhead Hamilton Square 4:10 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $25
National Express 11h 5m 11:55 PM Birkenhead Hamilton Square 11:00 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $39

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 50m 6:50 AM Birkenhead Hamilton Square 2:40 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $29
National Express 11h 5m 11:55 PM Birkenhead Hamilton Square 11:00 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birkenhead to Cardiff via Liverpool, you can save more than $4? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 14%
      6h 5m
      Birkenhead
      2 mi
      6:35 AM
      Liverpool
      Edge Lane Drive
      12:40 PM
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birkenhead to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 15m
      0
      6:50 AM
      Birkenhead
      Hamilton Square
      10:25 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 2h 35m
    • FlixBus
      4h 5m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      5:05 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 2h 25m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 50m 6:50 AM Birkenhead Hamilton Square 2:40 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $25
National Express 11h 5m 11:55 PM Birkenhead Hamilton Square 11:00 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $40

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 50m 6:50 AM Birkenhead Hamilton Square 4:40 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $39
National Express 11h 5m 11:55 PM Birkenhead Hamilton Square 11:00 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $44
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birkenhead to Cardiff via Liverpool, you can save more than $10? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 26%
      6h 45m
      Birkenhead
      2 mi
      12:30 PM
      Liverpool
      Edge Lane Drive
      7:15 PM
      Cardiff
      University
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birkenhead to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      13h 35m
      0
      6:50 AM
      Birkenhead
      Hamilton Square
      10:25 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 6h 30m
    • FlixBus
      3h 30m
      0
      4:55 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      8:25 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 5m 7:00 AM Birkenhead Hamilton Square 4:05 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $32
National Express 11h 5m 11:55 PM Birkenhead Hamilton Square 11:00 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $44
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birkenhead to Cardiff via Liverpool, you can save more than $7? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 22%
      6h 40m
      Birkenhead
      2 mi
      12:30 PM
      Liverpool
      Edge Lane Drive
      7:10 PM
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birkenhead to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      13h 35m
      0
      6:50 AM
      Birkenhead
      Hamilton Square
      10:25 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 6h 30m
    • FlixBus
      3h 30m
      0
      4:55 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      8:25 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 4h 30m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 5m 11:55 PM Birkenhead Hamilton Square 11:00 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $37
National Express 9h 5m 7:00 AM Birkenhead Hamilton Square 4:05 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birkenhead to Cardiff via Liverpool, you can save more than $9? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 24%
      5h 45m
      Birkenhead
      2 mi
      6:40 AM
      Liverpool
      Edge Lane Drive
      12:25 PM
      Cardiff
      University
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birkenhead to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 50m
      0
      6:50 AM
      Birkenhead
      Hamilton Square
      10:25 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 1h 35m
    • National Express
      2h 40m
      0
      12:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      2:40 PM
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $14
    Travel Time is 1h 15m shorter, and you will save $14

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Birkenhead to Cardiff is $20 on 3/17/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Birkenhead and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Birkenhead and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Birkenhead to Cardiff. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Birkenhead and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 buses from Birkenhead to Cardiff, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Birkenhead and Cardiff, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Birkenhead to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Birkenhead to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birkenhead to Cardiff starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus $20
Fastest Bus 7h 50m
Earliest Bus 6:50 AM
Latest Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes 2 Ø
Distance 132.1 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Birkenhead to Cardiff

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Birkenhead for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/09/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/08
Monday 03/09
$25
Tuesday 03/10
Wednesday 03/11
$29
Thursday 03/12
$25
Friday 03/13
$39
Saturday 03/14
$32
Sunday 03/15
$37
Monday 03/16
$37
Tuesday 03/17
$20
Wednesday 03/18
$26
Thursday 03/19
$25
Friday 03/20
$31
Saturday 03/21
$34
Sunday 03/22
$35
Monday 03/23
$26
Tuesday 03/24
$23
Wednesday 03/25
$22
Thursday 03/26
$22
Friday 03/27
$34
Saturday 03/28
$33
Sunday 03/29
$33
Monday 03/30
$34
Tuesday 03/31
$22
Wednesday 04/01
$24
Thursday 04/02
$23
Friday 04/03
$44
Saturday 04/04

The cheapest time to travel from Birkenhead to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Birkenhead to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $22, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Birkenhead to Cardiff. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $33.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birkenhead to Cardiff, with $25. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $37.

How to save money travelling from Birkenhead to Cardiff

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Birkenhead to Cardiff in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Birkenhead to Cardiff, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Birkenhead to Cardiff are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Birkenhead to Cardiff

These are the most booked bus companies between Birkenhead to Cardiff from our users.

National Express from Birkenhead to Cardiff

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Birkenhead to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price $25
Fastest Bus 7h 50m
Earliest Bus 6:50 AM
Last Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 3/7/2026

All bus stations and stops in Birkenhead and Cardiff

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Birkenhead and Cardiff.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Birkenhead to Cardiff

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Birkenhead to Cardiff? Or which bus companies serve the route Birkenhead to Cardiff? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Birkenhead to Cardiff bus

How much does a Birkenhead Cardiff bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 9h 20m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Birkenhead to Cardiff?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $44. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cardiff.

On average, how many connections are available from Birkenhead to Cardiff each day?

Every day, the Birkenhead to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Birkenhead to Cardiff take?

The fastest bus from Birkenhead to Cardiff is offered by National Express and takes 7h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $29. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birkenhead to Cardiff?

The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from Birkenhead starts at 6:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Birkenhead to Cardiff?

The latest bus trip departing from Birkenhead for Cardiff starts at 11:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Birkenhead Cardiff route?

When traveling by bus from Birkenhead to Cardiff, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Birkenhead and Cardiff by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Birkenhead to Cardiff bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Birkenhead Cardiff bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Birkenhead Cardiff bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Birkenhead to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Birkenhead to Cardiff?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 2 daily trips between Birkenhead and Cardiff. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Birkenhead to Cardiff?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Birkenhead and Cardiff change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Birkenhead to Cardiff

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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