Metz to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Metz and Cardiff takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz 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.

7h 57m
Duration: 622 mi
Distance: £304
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

£248–419

Metz to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Metz and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Est and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

3:07 PM → 9:02 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
5:20 PM → 10:48 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
5:58 PM → 11:46 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
10:09 PM → 11:07 AM
Arrives next day
13h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:28 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
8:26 AM → 1:36 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 3:36 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 4:36 PM
6h 36m • 3 changes
11:59 AM → 6:36 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
1:52 PM → 8:10 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:49 AM → 2:33 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 5:41 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
1:52 PM → 8:34 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
3:05 PM → 9:34 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:28 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 4:37 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
1:52 PM → 7:37 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:26 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 4:37 PM
6h 39m • 3 changes
1:52 PM → 8:14 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:26 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 4:37 PM
6h 39m • 3 changes
1:52 PM → 8:14 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Metz 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.

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

You can take a train from Metz Ville to Cardiff Central via Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Edgware Road, and London Paddington in around 7h.

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