Buses to Birmingham
from Cardiff
The journey to Birmingham from Cardiff takes just 3 hours 15 minutes.
Buses operate daily with up to 3 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Cardiff at 06:00.
It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Birmingham, with no additional fees or charges.
megabus schedule
megabus operates between Cardiff and Birmingham on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
| Service days | Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 1 |
| Shortest trip | 3 hours 15 minutes |
| First departure | 20:45 |
| Last departure | 20:50 |
Megabus schedule
Travel from Cardiff to Birmingham with Megabus in 3 hours 15 minutes.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | 2 |
| Shortest trip | 3 hours 15 minutes |
| First departure | 06:00 |
| Last departure | 13:40 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Cardiff and Birmingham?
Yes, buses operate daily from Cardiff to Birmingham, departing as early as 06:00.
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How long is the bus trip from Cardiff to Birmingham?
The fastest bus to Birmingham from Cardiff takes 3 hours 15 minutes.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Birmingham from Cardiff?
It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.
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Which bus companies operate between Cardiff and Birmingham?
Megabus and megabus run buses to Birmingham from Cardiff.
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What time is the earliest bus from Cardiff to Birmingham?
The first bus to Birmingham from Cardiff leaves at 06:00. The journey takes about 3 hours.
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When is the last bus to Birmingham from Cardiff?
The last bus leaves Cardiff at 13:40, arriving into Birmingham at 17:00. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Birmingham
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belsize Park |
| 2 hours 25 minutes | 98 miles |
| Cannock |
| 59 minutes | 15 miles |
| Carlisle |
| 5 hours 30 minutes | 172 miles |
| Glasgow |
| 6 hours 15 minutes | 252 miles |
| Halesowen |
| 26 minutes | 6.7 miles |
| Manchester Airport |
| 1 hour 30 minutes | 62 miles |
| Nottingham |
| 1 hour 35 minutes | 45 miles |
| Portsmouth |
| 4 hours 20 minutes | 121 miles |
| Solihull |
| 31 minutes | 6.8 miles |
| Swindon |
| 2 hours 45 minutes | 64 miles |