Train Brest to Cardiff from £371 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Brest and Cardiff takes 11h 10m and the fastest train takes 9h 37m. 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 10m
Duration: 806 mi
Distance: £371
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

10h

£289–544

Brest to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Brest and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brest is at 7:22 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 11h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

9:08 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 29m • 4 changes
11:13 AM → 8:14 PM
9h 1m • 4 changes
1:31 PM → 10:48 PM
9h 17m • 4 changes
2:13 PM → 11:46 PM
9h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:22 AM → 2:08 PM
8h 46m • 4 changes
6:31 AM → 3:08 PM
8h 37m • 4 changes
7:22 AM → 4:06 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
9:08 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:22 AM → 2:08 PM
8h 46m • 4 changes
6:31 AM → 3:08 PM
8h 37m • 4 changes
7:22 AM → 4:06 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
9:08 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:22 AM → 2:08 PM
8h 46m • 4 changes
6:31 AM → 3:08 PM
8h 37m • 4 changes
7:22 AM → 4:06 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
9:08 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

5:22 AM → 2:08 PM
8h 46m • 4 changes
6:31 AM → 3:08 PM
8h 37m • 4 changes
7:22 AM → 4:06 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
9:08 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

5:22 AM → 2:17 PM
8h 55m • 4 changes
7:22 AM → 4:36 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
9:08 AM → 6:10 PM
9h 2m • 4 changes
11:11 AM → 8:10 PM
8h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

9:08 AM → 6:34 PM
9h 26m • 4 changes
11:11 AM → 8:34 PM
9h 23m • 4 changes
2:18 PM → 11:36 PM
9h 18m • 4 changes

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.

Map of how to get from Brest to Cardiff.

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Distance: 806 mi
Duration: 11h 10m

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 10h.

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