Cardiff to Alloa Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Alloa takes 9h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Alloa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 5m
Duration: 416 mi
Distance: £167
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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Cardiff to Alloa train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Alloa. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Alloa at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:53 PM → 10:37 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
9:21 PM → 3:00 PM
Arrives next day
17h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:42 AM → 4:00 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 6:59 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 8:00 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:38 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:32 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:35 PM
7h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:38 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:32 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:35 PM
7h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:38 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:32 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:35 PM
7h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:38 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:32 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:35 PM
7h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:38 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:32 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:35 PM
7h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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