Train France to Cardiff from £230 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between France and Cardiff takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. 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.

5h 29m
Duration: 429 mi
Distance: £230
Average price: Hourly
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5h 55m

£194–351

France to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between France and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:22 PM → 5:37 PM
4h 15m • 3 changes
2:22 PM → 6:37 PM
4h 15m • 3 changes
2:52 PM → 7:11 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
3:52 PM → 8:14 PM
4h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:52 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 19m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:52 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 19m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:55 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 12m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 18m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
8:48 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from France to Cardiff.

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Distance: 429 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between France and Cardiff, Wales?

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 55m.

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