The average train between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Wales takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wales. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Wales. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Birmingham Airport (BHX) is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Wales at 10:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Intl Rail Station and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wales. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport (BHX) station and arriving at Wales station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wales train services, operated by Air-Rail Link, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wales train services, operated by Air-Rail Link, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Wales is 137.3 km. The road distance is 187 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 1h 55m.