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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and France takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to France. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 38m
Duration
690 km
Distance
€265
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
5h 59m
€221–393

Cardiff to France train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and France. 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 France at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 690.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cité via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 5h 59m.

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