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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Valence takes 16h 44m and the fastest train takes 10h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Valence. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 44m
Duration
1,259 km
Distance
€325
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cardiff to Valence train times

Trains run twice daily between Cardiff and Valence. 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 Valence at 7:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 16h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 5m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)21h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 5m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 23m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)22h 25m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)22h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)24h 23m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 35m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)21h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 35m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 4m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Valence? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,259.1 km
  • Duration: 16h 44m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Valence Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Lille Europe, and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 9h 47m.

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