The average train between Barcelona and Cardiff takes 27h 5m and the fastest train takes 27h 3m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Barcelona to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a week between Barcelona and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 4:31 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Barcelona is at 4:31 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 6:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Perpignan and take an average of 27h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Barcelona station and arriving at Cardiff station via Perpignan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 5m.
Barcelona to Cardiff train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Barcelona to Cardiff train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Barcelona to Cardiff train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Barcelona and Cardiff is 1,194.3 km. The road distance is 1,812 km.
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Cardiff Central via Perpignan, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 14h 48m.