The average train between Cardiff and Albert Dock takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Albert Dock. 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 hourly between Cardiff and Albert Dock. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Albert Dock at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Albert Dock. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Albert Dock station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Cardiff to Albert Dock train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Albert Dock train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Cardiff to Albert Dock train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Cardiff and Albert Dock is 213.9 km. The road distance is 281 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Albert Dock via Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street in around 3h 46m.