The average train between Cardiff and Albert Dock takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 2 hours between Cardiff and Albert Dock. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Albert Dock at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 4h 13m. 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 Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
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 Chester station.
Book your Cardiff to Albert Dock train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Merseyrail.
The distance between Cardiff and Albert Dock is 213.9 km. The road distance is 264 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Chester every 3 hours. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 2h 57m.