The average train between Cardiff and Tours takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 23m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Tours. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Tours at 1:18 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Tours. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Tours station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
Cardiff to Tours train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Tours train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Book your Cardiff to Tours train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Tours is 533.9 km. The road distance is 913 km.
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 7h 44m.