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Trains from Cathays (CYS) to Birmingham International (BHI)

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37

train journeys
per day

90

miles (146 kms)

2hrs 46 mins

fastest journey

05:38 / 23:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Cathays (CYS) to Birmingham International (BHI)

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On a typical weekday there are 37 scheduled rail journeys between Cathays and Birmingham International , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 37 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cathays to Birmingham International is approximately 90 miles (146 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 30 mins.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Cathays and Birmingham International.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cathays to Birmingham International. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 46 mins.

Journeys from Cathays to Birmingham International Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:38
    3 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    09:17
    Cathays
    Birmingham International
    Cathays to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    06:30
    2 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    09:26
    Cathays
    Birmingham International
    Cathays to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    07:01
    2 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    09:52
    Cathays
    Birmingham International
    Cathays to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    07:15
    3 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    10:17
    Cathays
    Birmingham International
    Cathays to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    07:31
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    10:26
    Cathays
    Birmingham International
    Cathays to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    08:00
    2 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    10:52
    Cathays
    Birmingham International
    Cathays to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    08:16
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    11:17
    Cathays
    Birmingham International
    Cathays to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    09:01
    2 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    11:52
    Cathays
    Birmingham International
    Cathays to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    09:31
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    12:26
    Cathays
    Birmingham International
    Cathays to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    10:01
    2 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    12:52
    Cathays
    Birmingham International
    Cathays to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    10:16
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    13:17
    Cathays
    Birmingham International
    Cathays to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    11:01
    2 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    13:52
    Cathays
    Birmingham International
    Cathays to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    11:31
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    14:26
    Cathays
    Birmingham International
    Cathays to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    12:01
    2 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    14:52
    Cathays
    Birmingham International
    Cathays to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    12:15
    3 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    15:17
    Cathays
    Birmingham International
    Cathays to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    12:31
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    15:26
    Cathays
    Birmingham International
    Cathays to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    13:01
    2 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    15:53
    Cathays
    Birmingham International
    Cathays to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    13:31
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    16:26
    Cathays
    Birmingham International
    Cathays to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    14:01
    2 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    16:53
    Cathays
    Birmingham International
    Cathays to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    14:16
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    17:17
    Cathays
    Birmingham International
    Cathays to Birmingham International

About Cathays Station

Station name Cathays (CYS)
Address Cathays station, Plas-y-Parc, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3LU
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:30 - 18:30
Saturday 09:30 - 15:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Birmingham International Station

Station name Birmingham International (BHI)
Address Birmingham International station, Stationlink Road, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PA
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:40 - 21:00
Saturday 06:15 - 21:00
Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cathays and Birmingham International

The travel time between Cathays and Birmingham International by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 30 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 46 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cathays and Birmingham International vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 37 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:38, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:41.

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Amenities on trains between Cathays and Birmingham International can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cathays & Birmingham International. owever, there are 37 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Cathays and Birmingham International.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cathays and Birmingham International, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.