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Cardiff to Bordeaux trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Bordeaux takes 9h 29m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Bordeaux. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 29m
Duration
1,229 km
Distance
€374
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
8h 19m
€284–576

Cardiff to Bordeaux train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Bordeaux. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Bordeaux at 12:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,229.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 29m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bordeaux St Jean via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 19m.

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