Cardiff to Alicante train with first_great_western

Wed, 05 Nov
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Alicante

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£509

Average price

£511

Fastest journey

1 d 4 h 15 m

Average duration

1 d 4 h 32 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

1476 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cardiff to Alicante will cost around £511 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £509.

Fast trains

To travel from Cardiff to Alicante you need to make at least 6 changes.

First Great Western Service
07:4928h49
Cardiff
12:38Alicante
£5091One-way
6 changes
First Great Western Service
17:1828h15
Cardiff
21:33Alicante
£5091One-way
6 changes
First Great Western Service
07:4928h49
Cardiff
12:38Alicante
£5121One-way
7 changes
First Great Western Service
17:1828h15
Cardiff
21:33Alicante
£5121One-way
7 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Cardiff to Alicante

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £515.

Distance: 1476 km

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Train
Most popular
Flight
Coach

£517

Average Price

£55

Average Price

Cheapest

£130

Average Price

30h 29m

Average total duration

29h 59m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 24m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

46h 46m

Average total duration

46h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Cardiff to Alicante train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 01:48
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
first_great_western07:49 Cardiff
28h49
12:38 Alicante7 changes
first_great_western07:49 Cardiff
28h49
12:38 Alicante6 changes
first_great_western17:18 Cardiff
28h15
21:33 Alicante7 changes
first_great_western17:18 Cardiff
28h15
21:33 Alicante6 changes

This is the last train of the day.

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06 Nov
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08 Nov
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09 Nov
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cardiff to Alicante

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
SpainSpain
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Trains from Cardiff to Alicante run on average 4 times per day, taking around 29h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £515 but you can travel from only £36 by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £36
Distance
1476 km
Average train duration
29h 59m
Cheapest ticket price
£515
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
28h 13m
First train
05:45
Last train
05:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £36

Train companies: first_great_western from Cardiff to Alicante trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Alicante from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
28h 13m
Cheapest Price
£511
first_great_western frequency
4 a day

FAQs: Cardiff to Alicante train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to Alicante easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Alicante.
FAQs
To get from Cardiff to Alicante, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
Booking trains from Cardiff to Alicante in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Cardiff to Alicante is 1476 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff to Alicante can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £515, while the average price tends to be around £517.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Alicante is by flight, costing approximately £36.
The train journey from Cardiff to Alicante covers a distance of 1476 km and takes approximately 28h 13m. Trains run 4 per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff to Alicante.
The first train from Cardiff to Alicante leaves at 5:45.
The last train from Cardiff to Alicante departs at 5:55.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Alicante.
Trains from Cardiff to Alicante run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff to Alicante.
There is no night train service from Cardiff to Alicante.

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