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Trip Overview

The average train between Brest and Cardiff takes 11h 26m and the fastest train takes 9h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Brest 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.

11h 26m
Duration
806 mi
Distance
£351
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
9h 26m
£284–485

Brest to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Brest and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brest is at 8:19 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 11h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)16h 45m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 51m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 39m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 46m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 18m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 16m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 33m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 19m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 5m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)16h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 51m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 39m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 46m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 51m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 39m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 46m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 51m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 39m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 46m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 31m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brest to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 805.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 26m

What companies run services between Brest, France and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Brest 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 9h 26m.

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