The average train between Cardiff and Orléans takes 7h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Orléans. 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 Orléans. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Orléans at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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6h 37m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to Orléans? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Orléans. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Orléans station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
Cardiff to Orléans train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Orléans train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Orleans station.
Book your Cardiff to Orléans train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Orléans is 540.1 km. The road distance is 812 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Orleans via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 6h 46m.