Cardiff to Barcelona train
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Train schedule Cardiff to Barcelona
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Fastest train times from Cardiff to Barcelona
Fastest Journey
1 h 49 m
Average
13 h 48 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1194 km
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Overview: Train from Cardiff to Barcelona
 | Distance | 740 miles |
 | Train frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train companies | First Great Western Service |
Trains from Cardiff to Barcelona cover the 740 miles long route taking on average 14 h 56 min with our travel partners like First Great Western Service. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. Travellers depart most frequently from Cardiff Central and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
Train companies: Great Western Rail trains Cardiff to Barcelona
You can travel by train to Barcelona from Cardiff with Great Western Rail. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.
Great Western Rail tickets from Cardiff to Barcelona are available online on Omio. We help you compare and book your perfect route with Great Western Rail from Cardiff to Barcelona all in one place. If you’re specifically looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train, you can find all the current Great Western Rail train timetables and train tickets available on Omio for the 740 miles (1193 km) trip. You can also see relevant travel information for the Great Western Rail train, such as luggage policy and amenities onboard depending on the class fare. Search for your ideal departure and arrival times for this train, compare the fastest Cardiff to Barcelona routes as well as the cheapest ticket prices available, and buy the best Great Western Rail Cardiff to Barcelona train ticket that fits your needs. If you purchase tickets in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the Great Western Rail train ticket is available as a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to travel paperless. You’ll then be ready to embark on your smooth and relaxing journey to Barcelona with Great Western Rail!
Train information from Cardiff to Barcelona with Great Western Rail:
- Average Duration: 14 h 56 min
- Great Western Rail frequency: 1 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Cardiff to Barcelona
Travel between Cardiff, United Kingdom and Barcelona, Spain by train is: Partially open.
Can I enter Spain from United Kingdom?
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Spain from Cardiff?
Conditions of entry:
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
- Health screen upon arrival
- Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
What are the safety rules to follow in Barcelona, Spain?
All travellers in Spain must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 28/07/2022. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Cardiff to Barcelona as this information can change.
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Barcelona to Cardiff is: Fully open
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to United Kingdom from Spain?
Reentry to United Kingdom is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in United Kingdom from Barcelona?
What are the entry requirements?
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Cardiff, United Kingdom?
The government of United Kingdom has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask: Regional advice
Last verified on 07/08/2022. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your Barcelona to Cardiff train here.
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Cardiff Central and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from Cardiff Central and need to travel around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) from the city centre to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Barcelona most often arrive at Barcelona Sants and need to travel around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) from this train station to the city centre.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
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