The average train between Cardiff and Alba takes 24h 13m and the fastest train takes 24h 3m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Cardiff to Alba. 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 Cardiff and Alba. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 1:20 PM which arrives into Alba at 2:53 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 24h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Alba. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Alba station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 13m.
Cardiff to Alba train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Alba train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Alba station.
Book your Cardiff to Alba train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Alba is 1,121.2 km. The road distance is 1,501 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Alba via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, and Torino Porta Susa in around 15h 22m.
