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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Chartres takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Chartres. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 8m
Duration
780 km
Distance
€291
Average price
Every 2 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 Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain train Ter
7h 37m
€244–435

Cardiff to Chartres train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Chartres. 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 Chartres at 12:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 779.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Chartres via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 7h 37m.

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