Trains from Birmingham to Cardiff Bay from $38.08*

Trains from Birmingham to Cardiff Bay from $38.08*

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Birmingham to Cardiff Bay Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Birmingham to Cardiff Bay? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $38.08, with average prices for this route around $39.60. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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15:30
Birmingham New Street
17:54
Cardiff Bay
2h 24m, Changes requiredCrossCountryTransport for Wales
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15:42
Birmingham New Street
18:06
Cardiff Bay
2h 24m, Changes requiredCrossCountryGreat Western RailwayTransport for Wales
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16:30
Birmingham New Street
18:54
Cardiff Bay
2h 24m, Changes requiredCrossCountryTransport for Wales
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16:42
Birmingham New Street
19:24
Cardiff Bay
2h 42m, Changes requiredCrossCountryTransport for Wales
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17:12
Birmingham New Street
20:06
Cardiff Bay
2h 54m, Changes requiredCrossCountryGreat Western RailwayTransport for Wales
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17:42
Birmingham New Street
20:24
Paris
2h 42m, Changes requiredCrossCountryTransport for Wales
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Birmingham to Cardiff Bay Train Route Details

The Birmingham to Cardiff Bay train ticket is from $38.08. The average travel time is 2h 24m, covering a distance of approximately 89 miles. There are usually 24 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
07:30
Last train
Last train
22:26
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 24m
Distance
Distance
89 miles
Price
Price
$38.08*

Birmingham to Cardiff Bay Train Travel Guide

Birmingham to Cardiff Bay Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Cardiff Bay

Every day, up to 24 train depart from Birmingham and arrive in Cardiff Bay, with the shortest journey taking 2h 24m minutes.

Book cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Cardiff Bay

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

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, you can take advantage of group travel discounts. Many train companies offer GroupSave options that provide a discount of up to 1/3 on off-peak fares. This can make traveling from Birmingham to Cardiff Bay more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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.