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Outbound fromCwmbran to Birmingham New Street by train
It takes an average of 3h 50m to travel from Cwmbran to Birmingham New Street by train, over a distance of around 74 miles (119 km). There are normally 90 trains per day travelling from Cwmbran to Birmingham New Street and tickets for this journey start from £15.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:59 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:12 | |
| Departure station | Cwmbran | |
| Arrival station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Journey time | From 1h 57m | |
| Distance | 74 miles (119 km) | |
| Frequency | 90 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £15.80 | |
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How to travel from Cwmbran to Birmingham New Street by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Cwmbran to Birmingham New Street? Look no further.
You'll usually find 90 trains per day running between Cwmbran and Birmingham New Street, which usually take 3 hours 50 minutes to complete the 74 miles (119 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. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Birmingham New Street by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or CrossCountry are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
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 Cwmbran to Birmingham New Street start from £15.80 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 New Street? 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 Cwmbran to Birmingham New Street
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 Cwmbran to Birmingham New Street 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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