Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
2 h
Average
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
142 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Cardiff Central for Birmingham New Street every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 87 miles (141 km) | |
Average train ticket price | $42 (€38) | |
Train frequency | 16 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 7 direct trains a day | |
Train providers | Cross Country |
Trains from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street cover the 87 miles (141 km) long journey taking on average 3 h 22 min with our travel partners like Cross Country. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $42 (€38), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $1 (€1). Travelers depart most frequently from Cardiff Central and arrive in Birmingham New Street.
You can travel by train to Birmingham New Street from Cardiff Central with CrossCountry. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
CrossCountry from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street train information:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Cardiff Central, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Birmingham New Street, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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