The average train between Birmingham and Cardiff takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Cardiff station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.
Birmingham to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Birmingham to Cardiff train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Birmingham and Cardiff is 141.7 km. The road distance is 173 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
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