Bus Cardiff to Birmingham: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cardiff to Birmingham

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

today

$12

tomorrow

$14

Saturday

$13

Sunday

$13

Monday

$12

Tuesday

$12

Wednesday

$12

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 45m	6:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	9:55 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 6:10:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
FlixBus	4h 15m	4:00 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:15 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 4:00:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
FlixBus	3h 30m	12:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	3:45 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 12:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
National Express	2h 50m	1:40 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	4:30 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 1:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
National Express	2h 50m	5:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	8:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 5:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 15m	4:00 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:15 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 4:00:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
FlixBus	3h 45m	6:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	9:55 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 6:10:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
FlixBus	3h 30m	12:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	3:45 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
National Express	3h 0m	12:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:30 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	2h 40m	9:50 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	12:30 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 9:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 15m	4:00 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:15 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 4:00:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
FlixBus	3h 45m	6:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	9:55 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:10:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
FlixBus	3h 30m	12:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	3:45 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
National Express	5h 25m	10:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:35 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 10:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	2h 40m	9:50 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	12:30 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 9:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 25m	10:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:35 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 10:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	3h 45m	6:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	9:55 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 6:10:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
National Express	2h 40m	11:20 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 11:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
National Express	5h 50m	6:05 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:55 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 6:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	4h 15m	4:00 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:15 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 4:00:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 45m	6:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	9:55 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 6:10:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
FlixBus	3h 30m	12:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	3:45 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 12:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	4h 15m	4:00 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:15 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 4:00:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
National Express	5h 50m	6:05 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:55 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 6:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	5h 25m	10:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:35 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 10:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 30m	12:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	3:45 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 12:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	4h 15m	4:00 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:15 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 4:00:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
National Express	5h 50m	6:05 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:55 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 6:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	5h 25m	10:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:35 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 10:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	5h 40m	6:15 PM	Cardiff	University	11:55 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 6:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 30m	12:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	3:45 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 12:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	4h 15m	4:00 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:15 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 4:00:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
National Express	5h 50m	6:05 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:55 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 6:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	5h 25m	10:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:35 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 10:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	5h 40m	6:15 PM	Cardiff	University	11:55 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 6:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cardiff to Birmingham is $12 on 12/1/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Birmingham

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Birmingham are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily buses from Cardiff to Birmingham. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Cardiff and Birmingham.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 47 buses from Cardiff to Birmingham, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Birmingham, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Birmingham

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 16 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Birmingham starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus	$12
Fastest Bus	2h 30m
Earliest Bus	2:35 AM
Latest Bus	10:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	16 Ø
Distance	88.5 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Birmingham

Every day, 16 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cardiff for Birmingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

$12

Friday 12/05

$14

Saturday 12/06

$13

Sunday 12/07

$13

Monday 12/08

$13

Tuesday 12/09

$12

Wednesday 12/10

$12

Thursday 12/11

$12

Friday 12/12

$12

Saturday 12/13

$13

Sunday 12/14

$13

Monday 12/15

$13

Tuesday 12/16

$13

Wednesday 12/17

$13

Thursday 12/18

$13

Friday 12/19

$13

Saturday 12/20

$14

Sunday 12/21

$15

Monday 12/22

$31

Tuesday 12/23

$26

Wednesday 12/24

$26

Thursday 12/25

$61

Friday 12/26

$40

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Birmingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Birmingham, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $12, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Birmingham. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $13.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Birmingham, with $12. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $13.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Birmingham

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 Cardiff to Birmingham 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 Cardiff to Birmingham, 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 Cardiff to Birmingham are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cardiff to Birmingham

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

National Express from Cardiff to Birmingham

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

Cheapest Price	$13
Fastest Bus	2h 30m
Earliest Bus	2:35 AM
Last Bus	10:15 PM
Daily Connections	13 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Birmingham

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

University

Park Place 50

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Kingsway Bus Stop

North Rd

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Coach Station

Mill Lane

Brunel Street

Brunel St

Great Charles St Queensway

Great Charles Street Queensway 142

Moor Street

Birmingham Moor Street

Dudley Street

Dudley Street 89

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cardiff to Birmingham? Compare all modes of transports from Cardiff to Birmingham.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Birmingham

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

FAQs about the Cardiff to Birmingham bus

How much does a Cardiff Birmingham bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 3h 45m to reach Birmingham. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $43. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Birmingham.

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

Every day, the Cardiff to Birmingham bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Cardiff to Birmingham is offered by National Express and takes 2h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Birmingham?

The earliest bus arriving in Birmingham from Cardiff starts at 2:35 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 Cardiff to Birmingham?

The latest bus trip departing from Cardiff for Birmingham starts at 10:15 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 Cardiff Birmingham route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Birmingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Birmingham 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 and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Cardiff to Birmingham 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 Cardiff Birmingham 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 Cardiff Birmingham 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 Cardiff to Birmingham on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cardiff and to Birmingham

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cardiff and to Birmingham. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!