Cardiff to Bordeaux Trains

Cardiff to Bordeaux trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Bordeaux takes 9h 19m 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 19m
Duration: 1,229 km
Distance: €420
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv

7h 37m

€338–574

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 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:07 AM → 2:14 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 4:08 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 5:14 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 6:12 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:07 AM → 2:14 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 4:08 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 5:14 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 6:12 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:07 AM → 2:14 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 4:08 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 5:14 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 6:12 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:07 AM → 2:14 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 4:08 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 4:47 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 6:12 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:07 AM → 2:14 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 4:08 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 4:49 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 6:12 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:14 AM → 2:14 PM
8h • 4 changes
6:48 AM → 4:07 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
7:50 AM → 5:14 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
8:51 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:50 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 25m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 7:14 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
11:20 AM → 8:08 PM
7h 48m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 8:47 PM
7h 27m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Bordeaux? 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.

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 7h 37m.

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