Rome2Rio

Carcassonne to Cardiff trains

Find Transport to Cardiff

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Carcassonne and Cardiff takes 15h 28m and the fastest train takes 11h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Carcassonne 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.

15h 28m
Duration
980 mi
Distance
£395
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Bordeaux

best
  1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
  2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
11h 19m
£321–561

Carcassonne to Cardiff train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Carcassonne and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carcassonne is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 3:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 15h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)20h 2m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 35m • 5 changes

  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 8m • 5 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)22h 58m • 5 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)22h • 5 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 3m • 5 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)18h 33m • 5 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)17h 33m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 36m • 5 changes

  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 15m • 5 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 35m • 5 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)19h 33m • 5 changes
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 36m • 5 changes

  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 15m • 5 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 35m • 5 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)19h 33m • 5 changes
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 36m • 5 changes

  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 15m • 5 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 35m • 5 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)19h 33m • 5 changes
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 36m • 5 changes

  •  → 

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 15m • 5 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 35m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 979.7 mi
  • Duration: 15h 28m

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

You can take a train from Carcassonne to Cardiff Central via Bordeaux St Jean, 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 11h 19m.

Operators