The average train between Bordeaux and Cardiff takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Bordeaux to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Bordeaux and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bordeaux is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux station and arriving at Cardiff station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Bordeaux to Cardiff train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
Bordeaux to Cardiff train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Bordeaux to Cardiff train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bordeaux and Cardiff is 762.9 km. The road distance is 1,229 km.
You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Cardiff Central via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 21m.