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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Caerphilly to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 135 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Caerphilly to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Caerphilly to Birmingham run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 135 km distance in 2h 27m.
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 £6
Distance 135 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 21:12 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
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.
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Coach from £6
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About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 27m
Cheapest Price
£40
CrossCountry frequency
13 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
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Things to do in Birmingham
Discover the best of Birmingham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Birmingham trip today.
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Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Science museum with interactive galleries on industry, transport and invention, making it a strong family-friendly visit.
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Pen Museum
Independent museum in a converted factory, exploring Birmingham's pen trade with demonstrations and hands-on exhibits.
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Digbeth
Creative district with street art, independent shops and converted industrial buildings, popular for urban walks and photography.
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Jewellery Quarter
Historic quarter known for jewellery workshops, heritage trails, museums and distinctive Georgian and Victorian streetscapes.
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Brindleyplace
Waterside district of canals, bars and cultural venues, ideal for strolling, boat trips and seeing Birmingham's industrial past.
Balti
A Birmingham-born curry with spiced meat in rich tomato gravy. It reflects the city’s famed Balti Triangle and its South Asian culinary heritage.
Black Country faggots and peas
A slow-cooked stew of beef, vegetables and stock topped with sliced potatoes. A Black Country classic closely associated with the Birmingham area.
Faggots
Pork offal sausage traditionally served with peas, mash and gravy. It is a long-standing working-class dish from the Black Country near Birmingham.
Simpsons
Elegant modern dining in Edgbaston with refined tasting menus and polished service in a calm, intimate setting.
Anderson & Hill
Popular Jewish-style deli and restaurant famous for piled-high sandwiches, baked treats and relaxed daytime dining.
Shababs
Lively Indian restaurant in the Balti Triangle, known for Balti dishes cooked in pressed-steel bowls and a bustling local atmosphere.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining sit below London, while local transport and casual meals are fairly manageable for most tourists.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or casual eats.
- Mid-range
- £20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10%. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.50
- Day pass
- £7.60
To the city centre
Birmingham New Street -> Bullring, Birmingham
- Distance
- 0.7 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Contactless and Swift Go are accepted on West Midlands Metro and on almost all buses in the West Midlands.
- Birmingham New Street is already central; many city-centre places are walkable, so check before buying a day ticket.
FAQs: Caerphilly to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Caerphilly to Birmingham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Caerphilly to Birmingham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £30, while the average price tends to be around £37.
The train journey from Caerphilly to Birmingham covers a distance of 135 km and takes approximately 2h 27m. Trains run 16 per day.
The train distance from Caerphilly to Birmingham is 135 km.
The first train from Caerphilly to Birmingham leaves at 5:00.
The last train from Caerphilly to Birmingham departs at 21:12.
Trains from Caerphilly to Birmingham run approximately 16 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Caerphilly to Birmingham.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Caerphilly to Birmingham.
To get from Caerphilly to Birmingham, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Caerphilly to Birmingham.
The train station in Caerphilly that goes to Birmingham is Aber (ABE), and it arrives at Birmingham New Street (BHM).
The cheapest way to get from Caerphilly to Birmingham is by coach, costing approximately £6.
Booking trains from Caerphilly to Birmingham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Caerphilly to Birmingham offers a mix of scenic views, especially as it passes through the picturesque Welsh countryside and the rolling hills of the English Midlands. While not the most renowned for scenery, travellers can still enjoy pleasant rural landscapes along the way.
A day trip from Caerphilly to Birmingham is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 27m and covers 135 km. Trains run 17 times per day.
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, visit the National SEA LIFE Centre, and enjoy a performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Discover the city's history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Don't miss the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring for shopping and dining.
To explore Birmingham's key attractions like the Bullring, Cadbury World, and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, 2-3 days is typically sufficient.
Yes, you can take the train from Caerphilly to Birmingham.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Caerphilly and Birmingham
Most Caerphilly to Birmingham trains use the Aber to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Perry Barr. Use this guide to compare Caerphilly and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Caerphilly
Arrival train stations in Birmingham
Which Caerphilly station do trains to Birmingham leave from?
Trains from Caerphilly to Birmingham leave from Aber. The station is 1 km from Caerphilly city centre at Aber station, Nantgarw Road, Aber, Caerphilly, CF83 1AQ.
AberAber station, Nantgarw Road, Aber, Caerphilly, CF83 1AQ+44 333 321 1202
City-centre transport
Getting to Aber from Caerphilly city centre
TrainCardiff Central - Rhymney, Barry Island - Rhymney, Barry Island - Bargoed, Cardiff Central - Bargoed, Barry Island - Ystrad Mynach, Bridgend - Rhymney · 2m · £0.90 · every ~6 min
BusL · 4m · £2 · every ~1 min
Aber train station facilities and services
Aber has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Aber.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Aber: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Aber: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Aber: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B1. Wheelchair users, mobility scooter users and customers with reduced mobility may find the steep ramps leading from Nantgarw Road to both platforms difficult to negotiate, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine takes debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
CaerphillyCaerphilly station, Station Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly, CF83 1JR+44 3333211202
City-centre transport
Getting to Caerphilly from Caerphilly city centre
BusJ, L, H1 · 1m · £2 · every ~3 min
Caerphilly train station facilities and services
Caerphilly has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Caerphilly.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Caerphilly. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Caerphilly: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Caerphilly: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Caerphilly: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B2. Platform 1 (for Cardiff) has level access. Platform 2 (for Rhymney) is accessible only by a footbridge or by a steep ramp, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Low level/text public phones, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Energlyn & Churchill ParkEnerglyn & Churchill Park station, Llwyn-on-Street, Energlyn, Caerphilly, CF83 2QR
City-centre transport
Getting to Energlyn & Churchill Park from Caerphilly city centre
Energlyn & Churchill Park is 1 km from Caerphilly city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainCardiff Central - Rhymney, Barry Island - Rhymney, Barry Island - Bargoed, Cardiff Central - Bargoed, Barry Island - Ystrad Mynach · 4m · £0.90 · every ~3 min
BusE, G, C · 5m · £2 · every ~9 min
Energlyn & Churchill Park train station facilities and services
Energlyn & Churchill Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Energlyn & Churchill Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Energlyn & Churchill Park: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Energlyn & Churchill Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access is available to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) via a long moderately steep ramp. Step free access is available to Platform 2 (to Rhymney) from the car park on Llwyn-On Street. Both platforms are connected via a subway with a moderately steep footpath, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No.
Birmingham New StreetStation Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Bus16 · 7m · £2 · every ~27 min
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Perry BarrPerry Barr station, Birchfield Road, Perry Barr, West Midlands, B20 3JE
City-centre transport
Getting to Perry Barr from Birmingham city centre
Perry Barr is 3 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainWolverhampton - Walsall, Wolverhampton - Rugeley Trent Valley, Birmingham New Street - Walsall, Birmingham New Street - Rugeley Trent Valley, Birmingham International - Rugeley Trent Valley, Wolverhampton - Hednesford · 11m · £2 · every ~4 min
Bus937, 997, 936, 998 · 11m · £2 · every ~32 min
52 · 23m · £2 · every ~18 min
Perry Barr train station facilities and services
Perry Barr has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Perry Barr.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Perry Barr. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Perry Barr: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Perry Barr: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Perry Barr: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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