Cardiff to Cognac Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Cognac takes 11h 2m and the fastest train takes 8h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Cognac. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 2m
Duration: 1,177 km
Distance: €400
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

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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 Angoulemetrain Tgv
Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter

10h 44m

€331–559

Cardiff to Cognac train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Cognac. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Cognac at 5:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:18 PM → 9:53 AM
Arrives next day
15h 35m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:51 AM → 5:25 PM
9h 33m • 5 changes
9:19 AM → 7:04 PM
8h 45m • 5 changes
10:50 AM → 8:23 PM
8h 33m • 5 changes
12:50 PM → 10:52 PM
9h 2m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:48 AM → 5:50 PM
10h 2m • 5 changes
8:51 AM → 7:54 PM
10h 3m • 5 changes
12:20 PM → 10:51 PM
9h 31m • 5 changes
5:18 PM → 9:53 AM
Arrives next day
15h 35m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:50 AM → 8:06 PM
10h 16m • 5 changes
1:20 PM → 10:52 PM
8h 32m • 5 changes
3:17 PM → 6:47 AM
Arrives next day
14h 30m • 5 changes
6:20 PM → 9:53 AM
Arrives next day
14h 33m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:51 AM → 5:25 PM
9h 33m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 7:04 PM
9h 25m • 5 changes
10:50 AM → 8:23 PM
8h 33m • 5 changes
12:50 PM → 10:52 PM
9h 2m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:51 AM → 5:25 PM
9h 33m • 5 changes
7:49 AM → 7:04 PM
10h 14m • 5 changes
10:50 AM → 8:23 PM
8h 33m • 5 changes
12:50 PM → 10:52 PM
9h 2m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:51 AM → 5:25 PM
9h 33m • 5 changes
7:49 AM → 7:04 PM
10h 14m • 5 changes
10:50 AM → 8:23 PM
8h 33m • 5 changes
12:50 PM → 10:52 PM
9h 2m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Cognac? 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 Cognac, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cognac via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 10h 44m.

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