Train Cardiff to Bilston | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Bilston takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Bilston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 57m
Duration: 118 mi
Distance: Hourly
Frequency

Train, tram

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
Take the tram from Grand Central to Bilston Centraltram Metro

2h 35m

Cardiff to Bilston train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Bilston. 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 Bilston at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:31 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:31 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:31 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 39m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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