The average train between Cardiff and Barcelona takes 16h 16m and the fastest train takes 12h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Barcelona. 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 twice daily between Cardiff and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 9:32 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 16h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Barcelona station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.
Cardiff to Barcelona train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Barcelona train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Cardiff to Barcelona train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Barcelona is 1,194.3 km. The road distance is 1,772 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Barcelona-Sants via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 13h 32m.
