The average train between Cardiff and Pau takes 13h 14m and the fastest train takes 10h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Pau. 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 twice daily between Cardiff and Pau. 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 Pau at 2:31 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 13h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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17h 11m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Pau. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Pau station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.
Cardiff to Pau train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Pau train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Pau station.
Book your Cardiff to Pau train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Pau is 932.7 km. The road distance is 1,462 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Pau via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 33m.