The average train between Cardiff and Marseille takes 10h 20m and the fastest train takes 8h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Marseille. 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 Marseille. 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 Marseille at 1:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Marseille station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
Cardiff to Marseille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Marseille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Book your Cardiff to Marseille train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Marseille is 1,113.4 km. The road distance is 1,439 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Marseille St Charles via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 47m.