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Cardiff to West Midlands trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and West Midlands takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to West Midlands. 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 49m
Duration
111 mi
Distance
£57
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2h 26m
£49–73

Cardiff to West Midlands train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and West Midlands. 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 West Midlands at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 31m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 36m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 31m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 31m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 36m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 31m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 31m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 36m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 31m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 31m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 36m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 31m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to West Midlands? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to West Midlands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 111 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and West Midlands, Sandwell, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 2h.

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