Train Cardiff to Chartres Cathedral from €291 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Chartres Cathedral takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Chartres Cathedral. 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: 781 km
Distance: €291
Average price: Every 4 hours
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8h 1m

€244–435

Cardiff to Chartres Cathedral train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Chartres Cathedral. 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 Cathedral at 11:26 AM. 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.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:18 PM → 7:22 AM
Arrives next day
14h 4m • 4 changes
9:20 PM → 12:08 PM
Arrives next day
14h 48m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:14 AM → 1:30 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
6:48 AM → 3:29 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
7:50 AM → 4:09 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
8:51 AM → 5:24 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:50 AM → 5:24 PM
8h 34m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 6:08 PM
7h 48m • 4 changes
11:20 AM → 7:06 PM
7h 46m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 8:09 PM
7h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:27 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 3:26 PM
8h 34m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 4:07 PM
8h 17m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 5:25 PM
8h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:27 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 3:26 PM
8h 34m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 4:07 PM
8h 17m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:25 PM
8h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:27 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 3:26 PM
8h 34m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 4:07 PM
8h 17m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:25 PM
8h 47m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Chartres Cathedral? 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Chartres Cathedral.

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Distance: 780.6 km
Duration: 8h 8m

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

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

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