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Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central, starting from AED 36.42 and averaging AED 115.94. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 49m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Mon, Jul 14
From AED 48.81
Tue, Jul 15
From AED 44.84
Wed, Jul 16
From AED 48.81
Thu, Jul 17
From AED 53.51
Fri, Jul 18
From AED 41.38
Sat, Jul 19
From AED 36.42
Sun, Jul 20

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
05:00 Birmingham New Street	07:24 Cardiff Central	2h 24m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:36 Birmingham New Street	07:57 Cardiff Central	2h 21m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:42 Birmingham New Street	08:39 Cardiff Central	1h 57m, Changes required	Find Tickets
07:30 Birmingham New Street	09:25 Cardiff Central	1h 55m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:42 Birmingham New Street	09:35 Cardiff Central	1h 53m, Changes required	Find Tickets
08:12 Birmingham New Street	10:09 Paris	1h 57m, Changes required	Find Tickets View More Trains

Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central Train Route Details

First train

05:00

Last train

22:12

Departure station

Birmingham New Street

Arrival station

Cardiff Central

Journey time

1h 49m

Distance

142 km

Price

AED 36.42*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

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

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more 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 Central, 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 Central 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 planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central Train Ticket Types

Save money on your trip from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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