Cardiff to Rouen Trains

Cardiff to Rouen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Rouen takes 7h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Rouen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 55m
Duration: 829 km
Distance: €316
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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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 St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter

6h 50m

€260–457

Cardiff to Rouen train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Rouen. 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 Rouen at 11:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:07 AM → 12:54 PM
6h 47m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 2:53 PM
7h 1m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 3:40 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:44 PM
7h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:07 AM → 12:54 PM
6h 47m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 2:53 PM
7h 1m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 3:40 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:44 PM
7h 5m • 4 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:07 AM → 12:54 PM
6h 47m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 2:53 PM
7h 1m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 3:40 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:44 PM
7h 5m • 4 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:07 AM → 12:54 PM
6h 47m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 2:53 PM
7h 1m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 3:40 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:44 PM
7h 5m • 4 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Rouen? 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.

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rouen Rive Droite via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 50m.

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