The average train between Alton and Cardiff takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. 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 5 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 27m. 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 Alton station and arriving at Cardiff station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Alton to Cardiff train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Ash station.
Alton to Cardiff train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Alton to Cardiff train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Alton and Cardiff is 157.6 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Alton to Cardiff Central via Ash and Reading in around 3h 22m.
