The average train between Cardiff and Sutton Coldfield takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Sutton Coldfield. 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 Sutton Coldfield. 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 Sutton Coldfield at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Sutton Coldfield. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Sutton Coldfield station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Cardiff to Sutton Coldfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Sutton Coldfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Cardiff to Sutton Coldfield train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Cardiff and Sutton Coldfield is 152.6 km. The road distance is 185 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 2h.