The average train between Cardiff and Spain takes 25h 10m and the fastest train takes 24h 26m. The train runs, on average, 2 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 twice a week between Cardiff and Spain. The earliest departure is at 9:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:18 AM which arrives into Spain at 12:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 25h 10m. 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 Central station and arriving at Barcelona-Sants station via London Paddington station, Lille Europe station and Perpignan station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 10m.
Cardiff to Spain train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Spain train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Spain is 1357.5 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Perpignan, and Barcelona Sants in around 15h 17m.