Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train with CrossCountry

Fri, 28 Mar
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

Showing times and prices for 28 Mar

Cheapest price

£41

Average price

£65

Fastest journey

1 h 54 m

Average duration

1 h 55 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

142 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
CrossCountryP12002
12:301h55
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
14:25Cardiff Central (CDF)
£411One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
CrossCountryP11999
11:301h55
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
13:25Cardiff Central (CDF)
£411One-way
0 changes
Transport for WalesP12052
11:422h17
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
13:59Cardiff Central (CDF)
£491One-way
1 change
CrossCountryP12057
12:421h54
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
14:36Cardiff Central (CDF)
£861One-way
1 change
CrossCountryC65985
12:121h55
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
14:07Cardiff Central (CDF)
£861One-way
1 change

Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 28 March
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
CrossCountry
P11999
CrossCountryP11999
11:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM)1h55 13:25 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Transport for Wales
P12052
CrossCountryP12052
11:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM)2h17 13:59 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
CrossCountry
C65985
CrossCountryC65985
12:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM)1h55 14:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
CrossCountry
P12002
CrossCountryP12002
12:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM)1h55 14:25 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
CrossCountry
P12057
CrossCountryP12057
12:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM)1h54 14:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
CrossCountry
C65990
CrossCountryC65990
13:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM)1h57 15:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change

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Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £7 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Distance
141 km
Average train duration
2h 4m
Cheapest ticket price
£15
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
3
Train providers
4
Fastest train
1h 50m
First train
04:00
Last train
22:12
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7

Train companies: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains trains Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

Find the best trains between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Cardiff Central (CDF) with Omio's travel partners CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains from £17. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train to Cardiff Central (CDF) from Birmingham New Street (BHM) you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

CrossCountry from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 51 min
  • Cheapest Price: £17
  • CrossCountry frequency: 16 a day

FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cardiff Central (CDF) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Cardiff Central (CDF)

Birmingham
Cardiff
The major train station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your trip from Birmingham to Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • All Bar One
  • Leon
  • Caffè Nero
  • Five Guys
  • Krispy Kreme
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Upper Crust
  • Wasabi
  • Starbucks
  • Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
  • Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
  • Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
  • Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Public transport options for Birmingham New Street
  • Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
  • Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
  • Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
The major train station for arrivals in Cardiff is Cardiff Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Central for your journey to Cardiff from Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
Dining
  • Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
  • Pret a Manger
  • Tesco Express
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Clayton Hotel Cardiff
  • Cardiff Marriott Hotel
  • Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
  • Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
  • Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)

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