Trains from Cardiff to Birmingham from $14.17*

Trains from Cardiff to Birmingham from $14.17*

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Cardiff to Birmingham Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff to Birmingham? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $14.17, with average prices for this route around $70.16. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

  • Sat, Nov 23
    From $14.17
  • Sun, Nov 24
    From $16.43
  • Mon, Nov 25
    From $16.43
  • Tue, Nov 26
    From $16.43
  • Wed, Nov 27
    From $16.43
  • Thu, Nov 28
    From $16.43
  • Fri, Nov 29
DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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05:14
Cardiff Central
07:55
Birmingham New Street
2h 41m, Changes requiredGreat Western RailwayCrossCountry
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05:20
Cardiff Central
08:16
Birmingham New Street
2h 56m, Changes requiredTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains
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06:20
Cardiff Central
08:19
Birmingham New Street
1h 59m, Changes requiredGreat Western RailwayCrossCountry
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06:40
Cardiff Central
08:45
Birmingham New Street
2h 5m, DirectCrossCountry
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06:47
Cardiff Central
08:55
Birmingham New Street
2h 8m, Changes requiredGreat Western RailwayCrossCountry
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07:18
Cardiff Central
09:19
Paris
2h 1m, Changes requiredGreat Western RailwayCrossCountry
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Cardiff to Birmingham Train Route Details

The Cardiff to Birmingham train ticket is from $14.17. The average travel time is 1h 56m, covering a distance of approximately 142 mile. There are usually 33 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
05:14
Last train
Last train
20:48
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
1h 56m
Distance
Distance
142 mile
Price
Price
$14.17*

Cardiff to Birmingham Train Travel Guide

Cardiff to Birmingham Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Birmingham

Trains traveling between Cardiff and Birmingham usually start their journey from Cardiff Central and reach Birmingham New Street. The duration of this trip is approximately 1h 56m.

Book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Birmingham

It doesn’t need to be difficult to find cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Birmingham. 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.

Traveling during off-peak hours

The important thing to note about Off-Peak train tickets is the designated off-peak time. In large cities and towns, the off-peak time for train travel from Cardiff to Birmingham usually starts at 9:30 am from Monday to Friday, while in other areas it starts at 9:00 am. By planning your journey during these off-peak hours, you can take advantage of cheaper and more comfortable train fares, ensuring a smoother travel experience and avoiding the crowded peak hours.

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 purchasing separate tickets for different segments of your journey instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. This method is legal and can often result in cheaper fares. For example, if you are travelling from A to B, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than purchasing 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.