The average train between Penarth and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Penarth to Birmingham NEC. 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 Penarth and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penarth is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Penarth station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Penarth to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Penarth to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Penarth to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Penarth and Birmingham NEC is 150.6 km. The road distance is 193 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 2h.