Cardiff to Montpellier Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Montpellier takes 11h 40m and the fastest train takes 8h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Montpellier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 40m
Duration: 1,428 km
Distance: €458
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv

9h 34m

€376–633

Cardiff to Montpellier train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Montpellier. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Montpellier at 2:11 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:49 AM → 6:11 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 9:11 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 11:11 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:49 AM → 6:11 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 9:11 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 11:11 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:49 AM → 6:11 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 9:11 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 11:11 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:49 AM → 6:11 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 9:11 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 11:11 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:50 AM → 6:11 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 8:29 PM
10h 10m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 9:11 PM
9h 51m • 4 changes
5:18 PM → 10:11 AM
Arrives next day
15h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:20 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 9m • 4 changes
11:20 AM → 9:11 PM
8h 51m • 4 changes
1:20 PM → 11:11 PM
8h 51m • 4 changes
6:20 PM → 10:11 AM
Arrives next day
14h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:49 AM → 6:11 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 9:11 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 11:11 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Montpellier? 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.

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Montpellier, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Montpellier Saint-Roch via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 34m.

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