Train Cardiff to France from €274 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and France takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. 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 48m
Duration: 690 km
Distance: €274
Average price: Hourly
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5h 44m

€230–400

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 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

8:38 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 3:46 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
9:49 AM → 4:16 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 5:12 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:07 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 40m • 3 changes
6:51 AM → 1:08 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 2:11 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:07 AM → 11:50 AM
6h 43m • 3 changes
6:51 AM → 1:12 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 2:10 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 3:07 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:14 AM → 11:51 AM
6h 37m • 3 changes
6:48 AM → 1:11 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
7:50 AM → 2:12 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
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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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to France.

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Distance: 690.4 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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 44m.

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