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Cardiff to Brest trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Brest takes 12h and the fastest train takes 9h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Brest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h
Duration
1,297 km
Distance
€425
Average price
Every 4 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 Bresttrain train Tgv
10h 55m
€330–611

Cardiff to Brest train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Brest. 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 Brest at 3:22 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,297.1 km
  • Duration: 12h

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Brest 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 10h 55m.

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