The average train between Cardiff and Erdington takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Erdington. 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 Erdington. 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 Erdington at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Erdington. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Erdington station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Cardiff to Erdington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Erdington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Cardiff to Erdington train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Cardiff and Erdington is 149.7 km. The road distance is 182 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 2h.