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Travelling from Albatera-Catral to Cartagena by train
Looking to travel from Albatera-Catral to Cartagena by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 3 hours 49 minutes to travel from Albatera-Catral to Cartagena by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 5 minutes though. You'll usually find 8 trains per day running along the 40 miles (64 km) route between these two destinations. You’ll need to make 1 change during the journey to Cartagena, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. This route is operated by Renfe, the Spanish national rail operator, who run long and medium distance trains across the country. During you journey you're likely to travel on one of their high-speed services – AVE, AV-City, Avant, Alvia or Avlo – or a regional Media Distancia, Regional or Express Regional train.
Plan your trip ahead of time and book early if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Tickets from Albatera-Catral to Cartagena start from £7.27 when you book in advance, so use our Journey Planner to view the latest prices.
If you’re feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Cartagena by train, including our timetable where you can view first and last train times.
Albatera-Catral to Cartagena by train
It takes an average of 3h 49m to travel from Albatera-Catral to Cartagena by train, over a distance of around 40 miles (64 km). There are normally 8 trains per day travelling from Albatera-Catral to Cartagena and tickets for this journey start from £7.27 when you book in advance.
| First train | 08:26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:44 | |
| Departure station | Albatera-Catral | |
| Arrival station | Cartagena | |
| Journey time | From 2h 5m | |
| Distance | 40 miles (64 km) | |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £7.27 | |
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Renfe and Media Distancia trains from Albatera-Catral to Cartagena
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Media Distancia
Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.
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Renfe's Media Distancia are regional trains operated by CAF locomotives that run on medium-distance routes not covered by Avant high-speed trains. Most Media Distancia trains have one class. However, there are some that will have Turista (Second Class) and Preferente (First Class). These trains also have spaces for bicycles, and all seats are equipped with power sockets and reading lights.
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Cheap train tickets from Albatera-Catral to Cartagena
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Albatera-Catral to Cartagena by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.