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Birmingham to Grangetown (Cardiff) train prices and times
Planning a journey from Birmingham to Grangetown (Cardiff)? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £22.50, with average prices for this route around £22.50. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
11:12 Birmingham New Street | 13:33 Grangetown (Cardiff) |    | Find Tickets |
11:30 Birmingham New Street | 13:39 Grangetown (Cardiff) | | Find Tickets |
11:42 Birmingham New Street | 14:13 Grangetown (Cardiff) | | Find Tickets |
12:12 Birmingham New Street | 14:24 Grangetown (Cardiff) | | Find Tickets |
12:30 Birmingham New Street | 14:39 Grangetown (Cardiff) | | Find Tickets |
12:42 Birmingham New Street | 14:54 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Birmingham to Grangetown (Cardiff) train route details
First train
05:00
Last train
22:12
Journey time
2h 9m
Distance
143 km
Price
£22.50*
How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Grangetown (Cardiff)
Travelling in off-peak train times
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Birmingham to Grangetown (Cardiff) can result in significant cost savings.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Birmingham to Grangetown (Cardiff) 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 travelling from Birmingham to Grangetown (Cardiff), 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 usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Birmingham to Grangetown (Cardiff) ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Group travels to save 1/3
If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.
Birmingham to Grangetown (Cardiff) train ticket types
Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.
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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.