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Birmingham NEC to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham NEC and Cardiff takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham NEC to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 31m
Duration
116 mi
Distance
£74
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 2m
£58–92

Birmingham NEC to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham NEC and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 1:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Birmingham NEC is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham International and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 116.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Birmingham NEC, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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