The average train between Cardiff and Quimper takes 11h 33m and the fastest train takes 9h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Quimper. 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 Quimper. 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 Quimper at 2:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Quimper. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Quimper station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
Cardiff to Quimper train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Quimper train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Quimper station.
Book your Cardiff to Quimper train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Quimper is 393 km. The road distance is 1,293 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Quimper 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 10h 48m.