Trains from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street from $14.48*

Trains from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street from $14.48*

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Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as $14.48, with average prices for this route around $64.66.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

  • Sep 19
    Thu
    From $17.41
  • Sep 20
    Fri
    From $14.48
  • Sep 21
    Sat
    From $17.41
  • Sep 22
    Sun
    From $17.41
  • Sep 23
    Mon
    From $16.34
  • Sep 24
    Tue
    From $17.41
  • Sep 25
    Wed
    From $17.41
  • 11:50
    Cardiff Central
    13:55
    Birmingham New Street
    2h 5m, Changes required
    Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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  • 12:18
    Cardiff Central
    14:26
    Birmingham New Street
    2h 8m, Changes required
    Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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  • 12:45
    Cardiff Central
    14:45
    Birmingham New Street
    2h 0m, Direct
    CrossCountry
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  • 12:54
    Cardiff Central
    14:55
    Birmingham New Street
    2h 1m, Changes required
    Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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  • 13:18
    Cardiff Central
    15:25
    Birmingham New Street
    2h 7m, Changes required
    Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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  • 13:52
    Cardiff Central
    15:55
    Paris
    2h 3m, Changes required
    Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street Train Route Details

The Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street train ticket is from $14.48. The average travel time is 1h 56m, covering a distance of approximately 142 mile. There are usually 38 daily trains provided by CrossCountry,Great Western Railway,West Midlands Trains. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
00:30
Last train
Last train
21:45
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
1h 56m
Distance
Distance
142 mile
Price
Price
$14.48*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, West Midlands Trains

Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street Train Travel Guide

Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Birmingham New Street

Trains running from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street will typically take around at least 1h 56m and there is approximately 38 train running everyday.

Book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street

It doesn’t need to be difficult to find cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street. If you know where to look and how to take advantage of available discounts and travel options, then saving money with Trip.com becomes second nature. Here are some of our top tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Booking in advance is one of the most effective ways to get cheap train tickets. Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to purchasing tickets closer to the departure date. By planning your trip from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards available to cater to different groups of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting your tickets involves buying separate tickets for different parts of your journey instead of one ticket for the entire trip. This method can often be cheaper and is perfectly legal. For instance, if you're traveling from A to B, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket.

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*Prices are dynamic and subject to change. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class. Prices shown do not include split ticket and Railcard discounts.