The average train between France and Cardiff takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from France to Cardiff. 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 hourly between France and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from France to Cardiff? 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 France to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Cardiff station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
France to Cardiff train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Nord station.
France to Cardiff train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
The distance between France and Cardiff is 655.8 km. The road distance is 690 km.
You can take a subway from Cité to Cardiff Central via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 35m.