Distance from Birmingham to Cardiff
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Birmingham0 mBirmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the centre of the West Midlands region of England. It is the largest local authority district in England by population and the second-largest city in Britain – commonly…
Cardiff0 mCardiff is the capital and largest city of Wales. Cardiff had a population of 383,919 in 2024 and forms a principal area officially known as the City and County of Cardiff. The city is the eleventh largest in the Unit…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Birmingham to Cardiff?
It is 142 km in a straight line from Birmingham to Cardiff. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Cardiff?
A direct flight takes about 55 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Birmingham to Cardiff?
Around 2 h 22 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.