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Outbound fromBirmingham New Street to Cardiff Central by train
It takes an average of 2h 5m to travel from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central by train, over a distance of around 88 miles (142 km). There are normally 21 trains per day travelling from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central and tickets for this journey start from £11.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:30 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Arrival station | Cardiff Central | |
| Journey time | From 1h 50m | |
| Distance | 88 miles (142 km) | |
| Frequency | 21 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £11.90 | |
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Travel from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central by train in 1h 50m
If you want to know more about the journey from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central by train, look no further!
You can expect the journey from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central by train to take around 2h 3m. You’ll usually find around 17 trains running on this route per day, which spans 88 miles (142 km). You won’t need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. Jump on a CrossCountry service and you can get to Cardiff Central in just 1h 50m on the fastest services. Enjoy free WiFi, food and drinks and more on CrossCountry trains.
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If you want to know more about the journey from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central by train, keep reading for timetable, tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs including first and last train times. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
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Cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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