The average train between Cardiff and Birmingham takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. 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 Birmingham at 12:02 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Birmingham station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.
Cardiff to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Cardiff to Birmingham train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Cardiff and Birmingham is 141.7 km. The road distance is 173 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £19–90 and the journey takes 2h.
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