The average train between Cardiff and Carpentras takes 16h 9m and the fastest train takes 10h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Carpentras. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cardiff and Carpentras. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Carpentras at 7:53 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 16h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Carpentras. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Carpentras station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 9m.
Cardiff to Carpentras train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Carpentras train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Avignon Tgv station.
Book your Cardiff to Carpentras train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Carpentras is 1,028.1 km. The road distance is 1,415 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Carpentras via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Avignon Tgv in around 11h 42m.