Trains from Cardiff to Birmingham from $14.59*

Trains from Cardiff to Birmingham from $14.59*

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Cardiff to Birmingham Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Cardiff to Birmingham, starting from $14.59 and averaging $74.87. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 41m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

  • Sep 28
    Sat
    From $17.27
  • Sep 29
    Sun
    From $16.46
  • Sep 30
    Mon
    From $15.26
  • Oct 1
    Tue
    From $17.47
  • Oct 2
    Wed
    From $14.72
  • Oct 3
    Thu
    From $15.13
  • Oct 4
    Fri
    From $14.59
  • 05:20
    Cardiff Central
    08:16
    Birmingham New Street
    2h 56m, Changes required
    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains
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  • 05:37
    Cardiff Central
    09:09
    Birmingham New Street
    3h 32m, Changes required
    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains
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  • 07:07
    Cardiff Central
    09:50
    Birmingham New Street
    2h 43m, Changes required
    Transport for WalesCrossCountry
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  • 07:21
    Cardiff Central
    10:09
    Birmingham New Street
    2h 48m, Changes required
    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains
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  • 08:09
    Cardiff Central
    10:50
    Birmingham New Street
    2h 41m, Changes required
    Transport for WalesCrossCountry
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  • 09:06
    Cardiff Central
    11:50
    Paris
    2h 44m, Changes required
    Transport for WalesCrossCountry
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Cardiff to Birmingham Train Route Details

The Cardiff to Birmingham train ticket is from $14.59. The average travel time is 2h 41m, covering a distance of approximately 142 mile. There are usually 21 daily trains provided by Transport for Wales,CrossCountry,West Midlands Trains. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
05:20
Last train
Last train
19:08
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 41m
Distance
Distance
142 mile
Price
Price
$14.59*
Train operators
Train operators
Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains

Cardiff to Birmingham Train Travel Guide

Cardiff to Birmingham Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Birmingham

Take a look at the basic information from Cardiff to Birmingham, departing from Cardiff Central. It takes approximately 2h 41m to arrive at Birmingham New Street.

Book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Birmingham

Finding cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Birmingham doesn't have to be a challenging task. With the right knowledge and by using available discounts and travel options, saving money with Trip.com can become effortless. Here are a few valuable tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Traveling during off-peak hours

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets and can be used on services that are less busy, typically outside the morning and evening rush hours. If your schedule allows flexibility, choosing off-peak hours for your trip from Cardiff to Birmingham can result in significant cost savings. In most cities and large towns, off-peak hours usually start at 09:30 from Monday to Friday. In other areas, they typically begin at 09:00.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards available to cater to different groups of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, you can benefit from group travel discounts. Many train companies offer GroupSave options, which provide a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes traveling from Cardiff to Birmingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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