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Museo del Teatro Romano de Cartagena
Excellent museum built around the Roman theatre, explaining its excavation and displaying finds before the main monument.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Espinardo to Cartagena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Espinardo to Cartagena will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 1 trains from Espinardo to Cartagena, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Trains from Espinardo to Cartagena run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 21:40. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 54m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 4:45 |
Last train 21:40 |
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The table below shows live departures for Espinardo to Cartagena trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 17:15 Espinardo | 0h58 | 18:13 Cartagena | 0 changesdirect | |
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Excellent museum built around the Roman theatre, explaining its excavation and displaying finds before the main monument.
Modern museum showcasing Cartagena’s Punic Wall and crypt, essential for understanding the city’s ancient origins.
Large naval museum with ship models, submarine history and maritime collections reflecting Cartagena’s long military port role.
Elegant pedestrian street lined with Modernist buildings, theatres and shops, ideal for strolling through central Cartagena.
Harbourfront promenade with sea views, public art and access to key sights, especially pleasant for an evening walk.
Central square surrounded by civic buildings and terraces, often used as a meeting point while exploring the old town.
Caldero is Cartagena’s emblematic rice dish, cooked in rich fish stock with ñora peppers and usually served with local fish and alioli.
Michirones are a hearty stew of dried broad beans simmered with ham, chorizo and spices, long linked to tavern cooking in Cartagena and Murcia.
Marinera is a classic Murcian tapa: a crisp bread ring topped with Russian salad and an anchovy, widely eaten in Cartagena bars.
Well-known city-centre restaurant serving refined regional cuisine and seafood in an elegant, contemporary setting.
Popular traditional venue for tapas and Murcian specialities, including marineras and hearty local dishes, in a relaxed atmosphere.
Smart central restaurant focused on Mediterranean cooking, seafood and rice dishes in a polished but approachable space.
Moderate for Spain: rooms, dining and local transport are usually cheaper than in Madrid or Barcelona, but summer and waterfront areas cost more.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; cafés and taxis usually just round up or leave small change.
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Estación de Cartagena -> Plaza de España, Cartagena
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Most Espinardo to Cartagena trains use the to Cartagena station pair. Use this guide to compare Espinardo and Cartagena train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cartagena has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cartagena.
ATMs are available at Cartagena.
Ticket office support is available at Cartagena. Information desks are available at Cartagena.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cartagena: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cartagena: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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