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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Sutton Coldfield
Take a train from Cardiff to Sutton Coldfield and enjoy the approximately 153 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 21:30.
Distance 153 km |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Trains per day 3 |
First train 5:14 |
Last train 21:30 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
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FAQs: Cardiff to Sutton Coldfield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Sutton Coldfield 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 Sutton Coldfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Sutton Coldfield
Most Cardiff to Sutton Coldfield trains use the Cardiff Central to Sutton Coldfield station pair, with some services arriving at Four Oaks. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Sutton Coldfield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Getting to Cathays from Cardiff city centre
Cathays train station facilities and services
Cathays has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cathays.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cathays. 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 Cathays: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Cathays: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cathays: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service, 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. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Which Sutton Coldfield station do trains from Cardiff arrive at?
Getting to Sutton Coldfield from Sutton Coldfield city centre
Sutton Coldfield train station facilities and services
Sutton Coldfield 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 Sutton Coldfield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sutton Coldfield. 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 Sutton Coldfield: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Sutton Coldfield: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sutton Coldfield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located on Platform 2, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Four Oaks from Sutton Coldfield city centre
Four Oaks is 1 km from Sutton Coldfield city centre. Public transport options include:
Four Oaks train station facilities and services
Four Oaks has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Four Oaks. 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 Four Oaks: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Four Oaks: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Four Oaks: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is situated on Lichfield bound platform, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Chester Road from Sutton Coldfield city centre
Chester Road is 3 km from Sutton Coldfield city centre. Public transport options include:
Chester Road train station facilities and services
Chester Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chester Road. 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 Chester Road: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Chester Road: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chester Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available in the station entrance area to Platform 2, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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