The average train between Cardiff and Spain takes 18h 54m and the fastest train takes 13h 52m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Cardiff to Spain. 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 6 times a week between Cardiff and Spain. 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 Spain at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 18h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Spain. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Spain station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 54m.
Cardiff to Spain train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Spain train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
The distance between Cardiff and Spain is 1,357.5 km. The road distance is 1,780 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya 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 Barcelona Sants in around 14h 22m.
