The average train between Cardiff and Aston takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Aston. 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 Cardiff and Aston. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Aston at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Aston. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Aston station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Cardiff to Aston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Aston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Cardiff to Aston train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Cardiff and Aston is 144 km. The road distance is 177 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 2h.