Trains tickets from Birmingham to Cardiff

Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Cardiff.

Bus
Average Price$10 - $67Average Duration3h 30m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average Price$28 - $193Average Duration1h 55m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$10 - $26Average Duration1h 40m
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Birmingham to Cardiff

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1h 40mAverage Duration
$10Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Birmingham to Cardiff: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$57
Average train trip duration1h 55m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure7:30am
Distance89 miles (142 km)
Latest train departure8:30pm

Birmingham to Cardiff Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Birmingham to Cardiff was searched and found on Aug 10, 2025 with a price of $111

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Cardiff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $111 to $111 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $111 which is on 2025-08-10.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Birmingham to Cardiff is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Cardiff, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Birmingham and Cardiff, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Birmingham to Cardiff while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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