The average train between Cardiff and Alba takes 21h 27m and the fastest train takes 20h 33m. The train service runs several times per day 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 twice daily between Cardiff and Alba. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Alba at 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 21h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Alba? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 21h 27m.
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.
The distance between Cardiff and Alba is 1,121.2 km. The road distance is 1,516 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, Lyon Part Dieu, and Torino Porta Susa in around 16h 15m.