The average train between Cardiff and Birmingham Airport (BHX) takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Birmingham Airport (BHX). 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 Cardiff and Birmingham Airport (BHX). The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Birmingham Airport (BHX) at 3:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHX) station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Cardiff to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
The distance between Cardiff and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 146.7 km. The road distance is 187 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 2h.