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Outbound fromCardiff Central to Birmingham by train
It takes an average of 2h 6m to travel from Cardiff Central to Birmingham by train, over a distance of around 89 miles (143 km). There are normally 23 trains per day travelling from Cardiff Central to Birmingham and tickets for this journey start from £13.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:39 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:45 | |
| Departure station | Cardiff Central | |
| Arrival station | Birmingham | |
| Journey time | From 1h 57m | |
| Distance | 89 miles (143 km) | |
| Frequency | 23 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £13.10 | |
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How to travel from Cardiff Central to Birmingham by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham? Look no further.
You'll usually find 23 trains per day running between Cardiff Central and Birmingham, which usually take 2 hours 6 minutes to complete the 89 miles (143 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 57 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. As soon as you board the train, you'll be able to make yourself comfortable and enjoy the journey as there are direct services available. CrossCountry trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Birmingham.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Cardiff Central to Birmingham start from £13.10 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Birmingham? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
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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 Cardiff Central to Birmingham 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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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.