Cardiff to Tours Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Tours takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Tours. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 6m
Duration: 913 km
Distance: €340
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv

6h 50m

€283–479

Cardiff to Tours train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Tours. 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 Tours at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:20 PM → 11:00 AM
Arrives next day
12h 40m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:17 PM
7h 10m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 5:49 PM
7h • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 6:35 PM
6h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:17 PM
7h 10m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 5:49 PM
7h • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 6:35 PM
6h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:17 PM
7h 10m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 5:49 PM
7h • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 6:35 PM
6h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:17 PM
7h 10m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 5:33 PM
6h 44m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 6:35 PM
6h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:34 PM
7h 27m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:36 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:14 AM → 1:17 PM
7h 3m • 4 changes
6:48 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 25m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 6:35 PM
7h 15m • 4 changes
11:20 AM → 7:35 PM
7h 15m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Tours? 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 Tours, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to St Pierre Des Corps 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 6h 50m.

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