How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Cardiff?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Cardiff start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £33. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Cardiff?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Cardiff is 1h 55m, covering a distance of 88 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 52m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Cardiff route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Cardiff?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Cardiff departs at 07:30. And the latest train departs at 20:30.

Train Birmingham to Cardiff from £20

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Cardiff on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 55m	10:25	Cardiff Central	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 55m	09:25	Cardiff Central	Fastest
Train	07:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 55m	09:25	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	15:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 56m	17:26	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	16:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 58m	18:28	Cardiff Central	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Cardiff on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 56m	09:26	Cardiff Central	Cheapest
Train	09:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 55m	11:25	Cardiff Central	Fastest
Train	08:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 56m	10:26	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	15:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 56m	17:26	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	16:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	18:27	Cardiff Central	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Cardiff on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 54m	19:24	Cardiff Central	Cheapest
Train	11:12	Birmingham New Street	1h 53m	13:05	Cardiff Central	Fastest
Train	13:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 53m	15:23	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	15:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 53m	17:23	Cardiff Central	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Cardiff on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 55m	10:25	Cardiff Central	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 55m	09:25	Cardiff Central	Fastest
Train	07:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 55m	09:25	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	15:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 56m	17:26	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	16:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	18:27	Cardiff Central	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Cardiff on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 55m	10:25	Cardiff Central	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 55m	09:25	Cardiff Central	Fastest
Train	07:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 55m	09:25	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	15:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 56m	17:26	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	16:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	18:27	Cardiff Central	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Cardiff on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 55m	10:25	Cardiff Central	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 55m	09:25	Cardiff Central	Fastest
Train	07:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 55m	09:25	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	15:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 56m	17:26	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	16:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	18:27	Cardiff Central	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Cardiff on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 55m	10:25	Cardiff Central	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 55m	09:25	Cardiff Central	Fastest
Train	07:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 55m	09:25	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	15:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 56m	17:26	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	16:30	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	18:27	Cardiff Central	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Cardiff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

89 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£9 - £60	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£18 - £91	Average duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£12 - £13	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £18

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Cardiff by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Cardiff?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Cardiff start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £33. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Cardiff?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Cardiff is 1h 55m, covering a distance of 88 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 52m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Cardiff route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Cardiff?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Cardiff departs at 07:30. And the latest train departs at 20:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£46

10/12

£46

Today

£41

12/12

£27

13/12

£24

14/12

£36

15/12

£27

16/12

£27

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Cardiff was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Cardiff as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £24 to £88 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £24, which is on 2025-12-13.