The average train between Cardiff and Albi takes 16h 21m and the fastest train takes 12h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Albi. 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 day between Cardiff and Albi. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Albi at 5:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 16h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Albi? 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 Albi. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Albi station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.
Cardiff to Albi train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Albi train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Albi Ville station.
Book your Cardiff to Albi train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Albi is 928.8 km. The road distance is 1,560 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Albi Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 13h 46m.