The average train between Alton and Cardiff takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Alton to Cardiff. 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 4 times a day between Alton and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alton is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Ash and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Alton to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Ash station and arriving at Cardiff Central station via Reading station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Alton to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Ash station.
Alton to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
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The distance between Alton and Cardiff is 157.6 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Alton to Cardiff Central via Ash and Reading in around 3h 28m.
