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South Wales to Birmingham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Wales and Birmingham takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from South Wales to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 48m
Duration
129 mi
Distance
£80
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 48m
£64–99

South Wales to Birmingham train times

Trains run hourly between South Wales and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Wales is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 129 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between South Wales and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Cwmbach to Birmingham New Street via Cardiff Central in around 3h 48m.

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