Train Cardiff to Perpignan from €492 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Perpignan takes 13h 42m and the fastest train takes 10h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Perpignan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 42m
Duration: 1,589 km
Distance: €492
Average price: 5 times a day
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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 Perpignantrain Tgv

11h 58m

€368–719

Cardiff to Perpignan train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Perpignan. 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 Perpignan at 3:57 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 13h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

9:49 AM → 9:57 PM
12h 8m • 4 changes
5:18 PM → 11:57 AM
Arrives next day
18h 39m • 4 changes
9:20 PM → 3:57 PM
Arrives next day
18h 37m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:49 AM → 7:57 PM
12h 7m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 9:57 PM
12h 8m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 11:56 PM
12h 6m • 4 changes
5:18 PM → 11:57 AM
Arrives next day
18h 39m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:49 AM → 7:57 PM
12h 7m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 9:57 PM
12h 8m • 4 changes
5:18 PM → 11:57 AM
Arrives next day
18h 39m • 4 changes
9:20 PM → 3:57 PM
Arrives next day
18h 37m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:49 AM → 7:57 PM
12h 7m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 9:57 PM
12h 8m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 10:57 PM
12h 7m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
12h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:49 AM → 7:57 PM
12h 7m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 9:57 PM
12h 8m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 10:57 PM
12h 7m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 12:03 AM
Arrives next day
12h 13m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:48 AM → 7:28 PM
12h 40m • 4 changes
7:50 AM → 7:57 PM
12h 7m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 10:19 PM
13h • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 10:57 PM
12h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:20 AM → 9:57 PM
11h 37m • 4 changes
11:20 AM → 10:57 PM
11h 37m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 11:59 PM
11h 39m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Perpignan? 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Perpignan.

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Distance: 1,589.2 km
Duration: 13h 42m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Perpignan via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 11h 58m.

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