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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Alloa takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Alloa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 50m
Duration
402 mi
Distance
£112
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Cardiff to Alloa train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Cardiff and Alloa. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Alloa at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesLumoScotRail8h 25m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesLumoScotRail15h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesLumoScotRail7h 37m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoScotRail7h 41m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoScotRail8h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesLumoScotRail7h 37m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoScotRail7h 41m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoScotRail8h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesLumoScotRail7h 37m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoScotRail7h 41m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoScotRail8h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesLumoScotRail7h 37m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoScotRail7h 41m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoScotRail8h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesLumoScotRail7h 37m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoScotRail7h 41m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoScotRail8h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesLumoScotRail8h 4m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoScotRail8h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoScotRail7h 41m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoScotRail8h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Alloa? 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Alloa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 402.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Alloa, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Alloa via Crewe and Larbert in around 7h 59m.

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