Trains from Birmingham to Cardiff
The cheapest trains
from Birmingham
to Cardiff
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Cardiff will cost around £ 61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 33.
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The fastest trains
from Birmingham
to Cardiff
Fastest Journey
1 h 57 m
Average
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
142 km
Of the 5 train that leave Birmingham for Cardiff every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct train cover the 142 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some train will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
The slowest train will take 2 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Journey Summary
Birmingham to Cardiff Train Information
| Avg. Train Duration: | 2 hours | |
| Train Ticket Price: | £39 | |
| Trains depart from: | Birmingham | |
| Trains arrive in: | Cardiff | |
| Distance: | 142 km | |
| Train Companies: | Cross Country, Arriva Trains Wales |
Trains from Birmingham to Cardiff
There are around 70 trains a day between England's second largest city and the capital of Wales, from before dawn until well into the night. The journey lasts two hours on average, with only small variations in travel time between different types of service.
Which train companies travel from Birmingham to Cardiff?
The majority of services between Birmingham and Cardiff are operated by Cross Country, who offer a mixture of direct and indirect trains throughout the week. In addition, Arriva Trains provides a few late services from Monday to Friday and West Midlands also contributes at weekends.
How long is the train from Birmingham to Cardiff?
Non-stop trains between these two major cities generally take about one hour 56 minutes. Where a change is involved, passengers should expect another 10 minutes to be added to the journey. Travel times are more likely to be in the region of two hours 30 minutes in the case of a few very early departures.
How many trains are there from Birmingham to Cardiff?
The first trains between Birmingham and Cardiff leave as early as 5:00 a.m., but it's at approximately 6:45 a.m. that the regular service really begins. From that point, there are around three departures an hour, with fast and slow trains alternating. This continues until about 8:30 p.m., with fewer services before the last train departs at 10:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Birmingham to Cardiff?
Departure train station: Birmingham New Street Train Station is located just opposite the Grand Central Shopping Centre and is linked by tram to other city landmarks. It has short and long stay car parks, covered bike racks, a baby care area, bureau de change, luggage trolleys, photo booths and WiFi. It's a destination in its own right with cafes, dining options and retail outlets.
Arrival train station: Convenient for shopping and sight-seeing, Cardiff Central Train Station is a few minutes' stroll from the Millennium Stadium, the Central Market, St David's Shopping Centre and Cardiff Castle. Its facilities include 24-hour parking, sheltered storage for bikes with CCTV monitoring, cash points, WiFi and a first class lounge with complimentary refreshments. There's also a newsagent, convenience store, cafe-diner and vending machines.
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