The average train between Cardiff and France takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 4 hours 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 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to France? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to France. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at France station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Cardiff to France train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to France train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Cardiff and France is 655.8 km. The road distance is 691 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Paris Nord in around 5h 40m.