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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Paris takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Paris. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 23m
Duration
687 km
Distance
€262
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
5h 46m
€218–390

Cardiff to Paris train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Paris. 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 Paris at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 687.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Paris Nord via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 46m.

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