Cardiff to Nîmes Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Nîmes takes 10h 54m and the fastest train takes 8h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Nîmes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 54m
Duration: 1,378 km
Distance: €448
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 Nimestrain Tgv

9h 2m

€346–613

Cardiff to Nîmes train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Nîmes. 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 Nîmes at 1:42 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:18 PM → 9:42 AM
Arrives next day
15h 24m • 4 changes
9:20 PM → 1:42 PM
Arrives next day
15h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:07 AM → 3:45 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 5:42 PM
8h 52m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 6:40 PM
9h 1m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 8:00 PM
9h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:07 AM → 3:45 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 5:42 PM
8h 52m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 8:00 PM
9h 11m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 8:42 PM
8h 52m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:07 AM → 3:45 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 5:42 PM
8h 52m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 6:40 PM
9h 1m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 8:00 PM
9h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:14 AM → 3:45 PM
9h 31m • 4 changes
7:50 AM → 5:42 PM
8h 52m • 4 changes
8:51 AM → 6:40 PM
8h 49m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 8:00 PM
9h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:35 AM → 8:00 PM
9h 25m • 4 changes
11:20 AM → 8:42 PM
8h 22m • 4 changes
1:20 PM → 10:42 PM
8h 22m • 4 changes
6:20 PM → 9:42 AM
Arrives next day
14h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:49 AM → 5:40 PM
8h 50m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 8:00 PM
9h 11m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 8:42 PM
8h 52m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 10:42 PM
8h 52m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Nîmes? 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 Nîmes, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Nimes via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 2m.

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