The average train between Cardiff and The Hawthorns takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to The Hawthorns. 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 The Hawthorns. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:20 PM which arrives into The Hawthorns at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to The Hawthorns. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at The Hawthorns station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Cardiff to The Hawthorns train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to The Hawthorns train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Cardiff to The Hawthorns train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff and The Hawthorns is 141.6 km. The road distance is 180 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 2h.