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Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Birmingham New Street

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42

train journeys
per day

87

miles (141 kms)

2hrs 14 mins

fastest journey

05:46 / 23:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Birmingham New Street

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On a typical weekday there are 42 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Queen Street and Birmingham New Street , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 42 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Queen Street to Birmingham New Street is approximately 87 miles (141 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 35 mins.

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

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Queen Street to Birmingham New Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 14 mins.

Journeys from Cardiff Queen Street to Birmingham New Street Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:46
    2 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    08:19
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Queen Street to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:26
    2 hrs 19 mins 1 change
    08:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Queen Street to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:34
    2 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    08:55
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Queen Street to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:10
    2 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    09:20
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Queen Street to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:31
    2 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    09:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Queen Street to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:41
    2 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    09:55
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Queen Street to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:04
    2 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    10:24
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Queen Street to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:31
    2 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    10:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Queen Street to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:06
    2 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    11:18
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Queen Street to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:31
    2 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    11:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Queen Street to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:36
    2 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    11:55
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Queen Street to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:06
    2 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    12:18
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Queen Street to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:31
    2 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    12:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Queen Street to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:06
    2 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    13:18
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Queen Street to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:31
    2 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    13:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Queen Street to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:36
    2 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    13:55
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Queen Street to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:06
    2 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    14:26
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Queen Street to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:31
    2 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    14:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Queen Street to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:41
    2 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    14:55
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Queen Street to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:06
    2 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    15:25
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birmingham New Street
    Cardiff Queen Street to Birmingham New Street

About Cardiff Queen Street Station

Station name Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Address Cardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 07:40 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:40 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:40 - 18:00
Thursday 07:40 - 18:00
Friday 07:40 - 18:00
Saturday 07:40 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 15:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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

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

The travel time between Cardiff Queen Street and Birmingham New Street by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 35 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 14 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Birmingham New Street vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 42 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:41.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cardiff Queen Street & Birmingham New Street. owever, there are 42 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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