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Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff, starting from $11.18 and averaging $31.31. The entire journey takes no more than 1 hour 49 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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الثلاثاء, 2 سبتمبر
From $30.11
الأربعاء, 3 سبتمبر
From $30.11
الخميس, 4 سبتمبر
From $14.45
الجمعة, 5 سبتمبر
From $11.18
السبت, 6 سبتمبر
From $22.35
الأحد, 7 سبتمبر
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الاثنين, 8 سبتمبر
From $30.11

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
12:30 Birmingham New Street	14:25 Cardiff Central	1 hour 55 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets
12:42 Birmingham New Street	14:36 Cardiff Central	1 hour 54 minutes, Changes required	Find Tickets
13:12 Birmingham New Street	15:09 Cardiff Central	1 hour 57 minutes, Changes required	Find Tickets
13:30 Birmingham New Street	15:25 Cardiff Central	1 hour 55 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets
13:42 Birmingham New Street	15:59 Cardiff Central	2 hours 17 minutes, Changes required	Find Tickets
14:12 Birmingham New Street	16:08 Paris	1 hour 56 minutes, Changes required	Find Tickets View More Trains

Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Train Route Details

First train

05:00

Last train

22:12

Departure station

Birmingham New Street

Arrival station

Cardiff

Journey time

1 hour 49 minutes

Distance

143 km

Price

$11.18*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Birmingham New Street to Cardiff train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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