Train Cardiff to West Midlands from £70 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and West Midlands takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to West Midlands. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 26m
Duration: 111 mi
Distance: £70
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 17m

£55–80

Cardiff to West Midlands train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and West Midlands. 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 West Midlands at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

1:45 PM → 4:07 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 5:07 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 6:07 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
4:45 PM → 7:07 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:14 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:14 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:06 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:06 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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