The average train between Calais and Cardiff takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 3 times a day between Calais and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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8h 3m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais 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.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Cardiff station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Calais to Cardiff train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Cardiff train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Calais to Cardiff train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Cardiff is 355.6 km. The road distance is 610 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Cardiff Central via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 12m.