The average train between Oldbury and Cardiff takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Oldbury to Cardiff. 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 Oldbury and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Oldbury is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oldbury to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Oldbury station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Oldbury to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Oldbury to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Oldbury to Cardiff train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Oldbury and Cardiff is 139 km. The road distance is 182 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 55m.