The average train between Cardiff and Perpignan takes 14h 8m and the fastest train takes 10h 36m. 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Perpignan. The earliest departure is at 7:49 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 14h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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11h 14m • 4 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Perpignan. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Perpignan station via London Paddington station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
Cardiff to Perpignan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Perpignan train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Perpignan station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Perpignan is 1078.5 km.
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 22m.