How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Cardiff?

The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Cardiff start at R 188. The average price for this route is around R 306. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Birmingham to Cardiff?

The average bus journey time from Birmingham to Cardiff is 4h 5m, covering a distance of 139 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 10m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Cardiff route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus , Megabus UK .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Birmingham to Cardiff?

The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Cardiff at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 21:40.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Cardiff?

A bus trip from Birmingham to Cardiff produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Cardiff?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29871 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Cardiff?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Birmingham to Cardiff?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Cardiff?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Birmingham to Cardiff from R 155 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Cardiff on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 25m	02:05	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	20:30	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	4h 20m	00:50	Sophia Gardens	Fastest
Bus	20:15	Coach Station	4h 35m	00:50	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	20:15	Coach Station	4h 35m	00:50	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	20:30	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	4h 20m	00:50	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Cardiff on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 25m	13:15	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	10:15	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	2h 10m	12:25	Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	4h 45m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	13:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 5m	17:05	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	4h 45m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Cardiff on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 25m	13:15	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	10:15	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	2h 10m	12:25	Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	4h 45m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	13:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 5m	17:05	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	4h 45m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Cardiff on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 25m	13:15	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	10:15	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	2h 10m	12:25	Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	4h 45m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	13:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 5m	17:05	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	4h 45m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Cardiff on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 25m	13:15	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	10:15	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	2h 10m	12:25	Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	4h 45m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	13:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 5m	17:05	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	4h 45m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Cardiff on 5 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 25m	13:15	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	10:15	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	2h 10m	12:25	Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	4h 45m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	13:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 5m	17:05	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	4h 45m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Cardiff on 6 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 25m	13:15	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	10:15	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	2h 10m	12:25	Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	4h 45m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	13:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 5m	17:05	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	4h 45m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Cardiff on 7 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 25m	13:15	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	10:15	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	2h 10m	12:25	Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	4h 45m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	13:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 5m	17:05	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	4h 45m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Cardiff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 256, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

143 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 188 - R 1 101	Average duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 349 - R 1 985	Average duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 256 - R 336	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Cardiff?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Stops in Cardiff

A
Sophia Gardens
2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
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B
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10
C
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK
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D
Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK
E
National Museum
Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff CF10 3NP, UK
F
Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529 871 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to 18 reviews, National Express received a 4.3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the departure location, but some complained about the value for money. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at R 188

National Express Birmingham Cardiff recent customer reviews

Excellent service and on time

Christopher L.

24 December 2025

Everything was fine

Vicky M.

17 July 2025

But of a delay leaving Birmingham

Zoe D.

3 December 2023

FlixBus

3.5/512 167 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54 306 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

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.

Megabus Birmingham Cardiff recent customer reviews

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

Emily R.

1 November 2024

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

Joan N.

7 August 2024

Bus was late with one hour and the driver has also taken a half hour break during the Journey.

Tom D.

1 June 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Cardiff by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Cardiff?
The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Cardiff start at R 188. The average price for this route is around R 306. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Birmingham to Cardiff?
The average bus journey time from Birmingham to Cardiff is 4h 5m, covering a distance of 139 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 10m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Cardiff route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Birmingham to Cardiff?
The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Cardiff at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 21:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Cardiff?
A bus trip from Birmingham to Cardiff produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Cardiff?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29871 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Cardiff?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Birmingham to Cardiff?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Cardiff?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

29/01

R 213

30/01

R 243

Today

R 252

01/02

R 252

02/02

R 182

03/02

R 181

04/02

R 182

05/02

R 181

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Cardiff was searched and found on 03 Feb 2026 with a price of R 181

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 R 181 to R 1 127 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 R 181, which is on 2026-02-03.

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.