The average train between Cardiff and Vannes takes 10h 14m and the fastest train takes 8h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Vannes. 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 Vannes. 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 Vannes at 1:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Vannes. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Vannes station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
Cardiff to Vannes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Vannes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Vannes station.
Book your Cardiff to Vannes train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Vannes is 426.2 km. The road distance is 1,174 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Vannes 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 9h 25m.