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Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay, starting from £ 22.50 and averaging £ 22.50. The entire journey takes no more than 2 ساعات 24 دقائق. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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السبت, 6 سبتمبر
From £ 22.50
الأحد, 7 سبتمبر
From £ 22.50
الاثنين, 8 سبتمبر
From £ 22.50
الثلاثاء, 9 سبتمبر
From £ 22.50
الأربعاء, 10 سبتمبر
From £ 22.50
الخميس, 11 سبتمبر
From £ 22.50
الجمعة, 12 سبتمبر
From £ 22.50

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
12:12 Birmingham New Street	14:54 Cardiff Bay	2 ساعات 42 دقائق, Changes required	Find Tickets
12:30 Birmingham New Street	15:06 Cardiff Bay	2 ساعات 36 دقائق, Changes required	Find Tickets
12:42 Birmingham New Street	15:06 Cardiff Bay	2 ساعات 24 دقائق, Changes required	Find Tickets
13:30 Birmingham New Street	16:06 Cardiff Bay	2 ساعات 36 دقائق, Changes required	Find Tickets
13:42 Birmingham New Street	16:36 Cardiff Bay	2 ساعات 54 دقائق, Changes required	Find Tickets
14:30 Birmingham New Street	17:06 Paris	2 ساعات 36 دقائق, Changes required	Find Tickets View More Trains

Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay Train Route Details

First train

05:00

Last train

21:20

Departure station

Birmingham New Street

Arrival station

Cardiff Bay

Journey time

2 ساعات 24 دقائق

Distance

143 km

Price

£ 22.50*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, West Midlands Trains

How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Bay train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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