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Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Train Route Details
First train
09:30
Last train
22:12
Journey time
1h 52m
Distance
89 miles
Price
$8.06*
Explore the cheapest prices to Cardiff from Birmingham New Street this week
Fares from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff usually average around $8.06, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!
*Prices may change due to real-time fluctuations. Please refer to the latest price.
How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff
Season tickets for frequent travelers
If you travel between Birmingham New Street and Cardiff on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis, we'd highly recommend a season ticket, which provides unlimited travel between the 2 stations (during specific times) for a set price. Not only will you receive significant savings, but you'll also remove the stress of purchasing individual tickets.
Book in advance
Booking Advance tickets at least 1 week before departure can reduce your fare by up to 61% on routes from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff. Advance fares are usually released 12 weeks prior to travel and exclude Anytime fares, with savings depending on route availability.
Group travel deals
If your party consists of 3 to 9 travelers, you can benefit from group travel discounts — often up to a third off regular ticket prices. It's a great way to make trips from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff more affordable for friends, family, or work groups.
Travel during Off-Peak train times
For a quieter, better-value trip, try to travel during Off-Peak hours rather than the busiest weekday periods. Although exact times can vary between train companies, the general rule is to avoid the 6:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM windows. At weekends and on bank holidays, Off-Peak pricing typically applies throughout the entire day.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?
Advance train tickets
Available up to 12 weeks before the journey, these are generally the most cost-effective option for cost-conscious travelers
Anytime tickets
Anytime tickets offer complete flexibility, allowing you to travel at any point during the day without restrictions. They're ideal if your plans may change or you need full freedom when traveling.
Season tickets
Allowing unlimited travel between two stations with weekly, monthly, and annual options, you can save approximately 1/3 on train fares
Return train tickets
Covers a round trip, including both the outward and return journeys between the same two stations
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