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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Solihull by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2h 29m
    £48–74
  2. Bus, line 82 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus Cp2
    2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Solihull Town Centrebus bus 82 / ...
    4h 6m
    £22–33
  3. Drive  107.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Solihullcar car 107.8 mi
    2h 1m
    £27–39
  4. Train, line 76 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Universitytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Queen Elizabeth Hospital to Solihull Town Centrebus bus 76
    4h 25m
    £35–73

Cardiff to Solihull by train and foot

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration2h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Solihull, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Solihull Town Centre via Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 4h 6m.

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