Birmingham to Cwmbran by train

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Overview: trains from Birmingham to Cwmbran

Find the key information for travelling by train from Birmingham to Cwmbran, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:00 View journey
Last train 23:00 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 54m View journey
Distance (km) 119
Trains / day 27 View all
Cheapest journey CA$48.75 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 30m
Train operators 6

Going from Birmingham to Cwmbran by train

About to set off from Birmingham to Cwmbran by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Cost of train travel from Birmingham to Cwmbran

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Birmingham to Cwmbran:

  • Cheapest ticket: CA$48.75

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Train timetable for travel between Birmingham and Cwmbran

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Birmingham to Cwmbran by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:00

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:00

  • First daily departure (weekend): 05:00

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 21:42

  • Average number of daily trains: 27 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 29 minutes

How long does the train from Birmingham to Cwmbran take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 54 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 119 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Birmingham and Cwmbran?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making your Birmingham to Cwmbran travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Cwmbran.

FAQs about the train journey from Birmingham to Cwmbran

Want to know more about your journey from Birmingham to Cwmbran? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Birmingham to Cwmbran is 119 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.