What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Cardiff Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Cardiff Central Station is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Cardiff Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Cardiff Central Station is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Cardiff Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Cardiff Central Station?

The distance between Birmingham and Cardiff Central Station is 108 miles. The road distance is 107.6 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Cardiff Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Cardiff Central Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £55 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Cardiff Central Station?

The train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central takes 1h 55m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Cardiff Central Station train from?

Birmingham to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Where does the Birmingham to Cardiff Central Station train arrive?

Birmingham to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Cardiff Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Cardiff Central Station is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Birmingham to Cardiff Central Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Cardiff Central Station?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Central Station?

There are 1722+ hotels available in Cardiff Central Station.

Birmingham to Cardiff Central Station - 3 ways to travel via train, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Birmingham to Cardiff Central Station by train or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 55m
£55–85
Drive 107 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Birmingham to Cardiff Central Stationcar 107 mi
2h
£26–38
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
2. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 57m
£40–85

Birmingham to Cardiff Central Station by train

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1h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 107.6 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Cardiff Central Station, 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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