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Trains from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay (CDB)

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35

train journeys
per day

88

miles (142 kms)

2hrs 22 mins

fastest journey

05:00 / 23:20

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay (CDB)

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On a typical weekday there are 35 scheduled rail journeys between Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Bay , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 35 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay is approximately 88 miles (142 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 36 mins.

CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Bay.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 22 mins.

Journeys from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay Today

  • Mon 13th May
    05:00
    2 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    07:52
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Bay
    Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 13th May
    05:37
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    08:16
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Bay
    Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 13th May
    07:30
    2 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    09:52
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Bay
    Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 13th May
    07:42
    2 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    10:04
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Bay
    Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 13th May
    08:12
    2 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    10:40
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Bay
    Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 13th May
    08:30
    2 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    10:52
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Bay
    Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 13th May
    08:42
    2 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    11:28
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Bay
    Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 13th May
    09:12
    2 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    11:40
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Bay
    Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 13th May
    09:30
    2 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    11:52
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Bay
    Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 13th May
    09:42
    2 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    12:04
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Bay
    Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 13th May
    10:12
    2 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    12:40
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Bay
    Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 13th May
    10:30
    2 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    12:52
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Bay
    Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 13th May
    10:42
    2 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    13:04
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Bay
    Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 13th May
    11:12
    2 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    13:40
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Bay
    Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 13th May
    11:30
    2 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    13:52
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Bay
    Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 13th May
    12:12
    2 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    14:28
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Bay
    Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 13th May
    12:30
    2 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    14:52
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Bay
    Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 13th May
    12:42
    2 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    15:04
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Bay
    Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 13th May
    13:12
    2 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    15:40
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Bay
    Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay
  • Mon 13th May
    13:30
    2 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    15:52
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Bay
    Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay

About Birmingham New Street Station

Station name Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Address Birmingham New Street station, Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:15 - 23:00
Tuesday 05:15 - 23:00
Wednesday 05:15 - 23:00
Thursday 05:15 - 23:00
Friday 05:15 - 23:00
Saturday 05:15 - 23:00
Sunday 08:00 - 23:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Cardiff Bay Station

Station name Cardiff Bay (CDB)
Address Cardiff Bay station, Bute Street, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 5LE
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Bay

The travel time between Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Bay by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 36 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 22 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Bay vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 35 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:00, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:20.

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Amenities on trains between Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Bay can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Birmingham New Street & Cardiff Bay. owever, there are 35 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Bay.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Bay, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.