Trains from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central from $15.41**

Trains from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central from $15.41**

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Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $15.41, with average prices for this route around $38.52. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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05:00
Birmingham New Street
07:23
Cardiff Central
2h 23m, DirectCrossCountry
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05:42
Birmingham New Street
08:07
Cardiff Central
2h 25m, DirectCrossCountry
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07:30
Birmingham New Street
09:26
Cardiff Central
1h 56m, DirectCrossCountry
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07:42
Birmingham New Street
09:36
Cardiff Central
1h 54m, Changes requiredCrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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08:30
Birmingham New Street
10:26
Cardiff Central
1h 56m, DirectCrossCountry
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08:42
Birmingham New Street
11:00
Paris
2h 18m, Changes requiredCrossCountryTransport for Wales
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Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central Train Route Details

The Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central train ticket is from $15.41. The average travel time is 1h 52m, covering a distance of approximately 89 miles. There are usually 34 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
05:00
Last train
Last train
21:20
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
1h 52m
Distance
Distance
89 miles
Price
Price
$15.41*

Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central Train Travel Guide

Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Cardiff Central

Trains running from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central will typically take around at least 1h 52m and there is approximately 34 train running everyday.

Book cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central

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

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

How can you make your journey from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central cheaper? One option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around an extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from A to B, you can split the route into two sections: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket.

Traveling during off-peak hours

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save money on your train journey from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central. These tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets and can be used during less busy periods, typically outside of the morning and evening rush hours. If your schedule allows for flexibility, opting for off-peak hours can lead to substantial cost savings. It's important to note that in most cities and large towns, off-peak hours usually start at 09:30 from Monday to Friday, while in other areas, they typically begin at 09:00.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, you can benefit from group travel discounts. Many train companies offer GroupSave options, which provide a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes traveling from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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