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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Cardiff Central
- Departure station
- Cardiff Central station guide
- Address
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- Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP
Operators serving Cardiff Central
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Facilities at Cardiff Central
- Extensive Facilities Including Shops
Parking & meeting your train
- Multi-storey car park
Explore the area around Cardiff Central
- Principality Stadium
- Cardiff Castle
About your departure station
Opened in 1850 as "Cardiff".
Rebuilt 1930s and 2010s.
Handles 12 million annual passengers.
Wales' busiest station reflects capital's growth from coal port to modern metropolis.
Recent £100m upgrade created transport hub befitting 21st century city, while preserving historic elements.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street?
Open the ticket search and enter Cardiff Central as your departure station and Birmingham New Street as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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