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Cardiff Bay to Birmingham New Street train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Cardiff Bay to Birmingham New Street, starting from 91.50 BYN and averaging 91.50 BYN. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 19m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
21:26 2h 36m, No direct Cardiff Bay	00:02 +1 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
23:54 8h 1m, No direct Cardiff Bay	07:55 +1 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
23:54 8h 51m, No direct Cardiff Bay	08:45 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Cardiff Bay to Birmingham New Street train route details

First train

06:56

Last train

23:54

Departure station

Cardiff Bay

Arrival station

Birmingham New Street

Journey time

2h 19m

Distance

143 km

Price

91.50 BYN*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Bay to Birmingham New Street

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Cardiff Bay to Birmingham New Street. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff Bay to Birmingham New Street 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

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 Bay to Birmingham New Street, 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%

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!

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Cardiff Bay to Birmingham New Street train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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