The average train between Cardiff and Montpellier takes 11h 41m 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Montpellier. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Montpellier at 2:12 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Montpellier station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
Cardiff to Montpellier train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Montpellier train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Book your Cardiff to Montpellier train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Montpellier is 1,021.7 km. The road distance is 1,428 km.
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 10h 12m.