The average train between Cardiff and Oldbury takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Oldbury. 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 Oldbury. 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 Oldbury at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Oldbury. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Oldbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Cardiff to Oldbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Oldbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Cardiff to Oldbury train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Cardiff and Oldbury is 139 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.