The average train between Cardiff and Tarragona takes 22h 56m and the fastest train takes 22h 22m. There is at least one train per day 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 once daily between Cardiff and Tarragona. The earliest departure is at 5:18 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Tarragona at 8:42 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 22h 56m. 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 22h 56m.
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 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Tarragona is 1,201 km. The road distance is 1,888 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, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 16h 39m.
