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Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Cardiff to Birmingham, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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303 898 IDR
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198 195 IDR
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126 624 IDR
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Cardiff to Birmingham Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff to Birmingham? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as 126 625 IDR, with average prices for this route around 515 307 IDR. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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17:18
2 tuntia, Changes required
Cardiff Central
19:18
Birmingham New Street
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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17:45
2 tuntia, Direct
Cardiff Central
19:45
Birmingham New Street
CrossCountry
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17:50
2 tuntia 4 minuuttia, Changes required
Cardiff Central
19:54
Birmingham New Street
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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18:18
2 tuntia 22 minuuttia, Changes required
Cardiff Central
20:40
Birmingham New Street
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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18:45
2 tuntia 1 minuutti, Direct
Cardiff Central
20:46
Birmingham New Street
CrossCountry
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19:50
2 tuntia 4 minuuttia, Direct
Cardiff Central
21:54
Paris
CrossCountry
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Cardiff to Birmingham Train Route Details

First train
First train
00:30
Last train
Last train
21:45
Departure station
Departure station
Cardiff
Arrival station
Arrival station
Birmingham
Journey time
Journey time
1 t 55 minuuttia
Distance
Distance
143 km
Price
Price
126 625 IDR*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, West Midlands Trains

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Birmingham

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Cardiff to Birmingham. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff to Birmingham 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 for greater savings

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cardiff to Birmingham, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Cardiff to Birmingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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