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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and France takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. 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 49m
Duration
690 km
Distance
€280
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 10m
€238–394

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 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro5h 53m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro5h 53m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro5h 52m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro5h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro4h 53m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro4h 53m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro4h 53m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro4h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro5h 34m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro5h 20m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro5h 22m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro5h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro5h 34m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro5h 20m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro5h 22m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro5h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro5h 34m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro5h 20m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 690.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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 10m.

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