The average train between Cardiff and Golden Cross takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Golden Cross. 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 Golden Cross. 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 Golden Cross at 1:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Golden Cross. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Golden Cross station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Cardiff to Golden Cross train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Golden Cross train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Cardiff to Golden Cross train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Cardiff and Golden Cross is 154.2 km. The road distance is 204 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 2h.