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Cardiff to Arcachon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Arcachon takes 17h 4m and the fastest train takes 9h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Arcachon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 4m
Duration
1,371 km
Distance
€408
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Antony

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
  5. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain train Ter
11h 58m
€292–587

Cardiff to Arcachon train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Cardiff and Arcachon. The earliest departure is at 10:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:18 PM which arrives into Arcachon at 5:55 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 17h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,370.7 km
  • Duration: 17h 4m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Arcachon via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Massy Tgv, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 11h 58m.

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