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The average train between Cardiff and Albi takes 16h 38m and the fastest train takes 12h 21m. 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.

16h 38m
Duration
1,560 km
Distance
€475
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Toulouse Matabiautrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain train Ter
12h 26m
€380–656

Cardiff to Albi train times

Trains run 4 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 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 16h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)20h 5m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 52m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)21h 13m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)18h 42m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)16h 53m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)20h 1m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 28m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 43m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 12m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 55m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 28m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 43m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 12m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 55m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 28m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 43m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 12m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)16h 55m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 28m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 43m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 12m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)16h 55m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 28m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 43m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 1,560.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 38m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Albi, France?

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 12h 26m.

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