West Bromwich to Cardiff by train
Cardiff lies 141 km (88 mi) south-west of West Bromwich, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 21 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 172 km (107 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| West Bromwich | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 103,112 | 372,089 |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | The Hawthorns railway station, Tame Bridge Parkway railway station, Newton Road railway station | Cardiff Queen Street railway station, Fairwater railway station, Ty Glas railway station |
| Postal codes | B70 | CF10–CF24 |
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Common questions
How far is Cardiff from West Bromwich?
141 km (88 mi) in a straight line, south-west of West Bromwich; by road roughly 172 km (107 mi).
How long does it take to get from West Bromwich to Cardiff by train?
About 1 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between West Bromwich and Cardiff?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.