The average train between Cardiff and Tarragona takes 20h 38m and the fastest train takes 15h 50m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Cardiff to Tarragona. 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 Tarragona. 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 Tarragona at 11:42 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 20h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Tarragona station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 38m.
Cardiff to Tarragona train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Tarragona train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Tarragona station.
Book your Cardiff to Tarragona train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Tarragona is 1,201 km. The road distance is 1,861 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Tarragona 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 16h 37m.
