The average train between Cardiff and Royan takes 15h 2m and the fastest train takes 11h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Royan. 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 3 times a day between Cardiff and Royan. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Royan at 8:59 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 15h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Royan? 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 Royan. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Royan station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.
Cardiff to Royan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Royan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Royan station.
Book your Cardiff to Royan train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Royan is 669.6 km. The road distance is 1,317 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Royan via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Marne La Vallee Chessy, and Angouleme in around 12h 54m.