The average train between Solihull and Cardiff takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Solihull 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 Solihull and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Solihull is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Moor Street and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Solihull station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Solihull to Cardiff train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Solihull to Cardiff train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Solihull to Cardiff train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Solihull and Cardiff is 141.4 km. The road distance is 184 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 55m.