Train West Midlands to Cardiff from £71 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between West Midlands and Cardiff takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from West Midlands 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.

2h 38m
Duration: 111 mi
Distance: £71
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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West Midlands to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between West Midlands and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from West Midlands is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

2:08 PM → 4:25 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
3:08 PM → 5:26 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
4:08 PM → 6:27 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
5:08 PM → 7:26 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

12:08 AM → 7:25 AM
7h 16m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

12:08 AM → 7:25 AM
7h 16m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

12:08 AM → 7:25 AM
7h 16m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 9:26 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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