Train Nice to Cardiff from £438 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Nice and Cardiff takes 13h 1m and the fastest train takes 10h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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.

13h 1m
Duration: 1,033 mi
Distance: £438
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

11h 52m

£332–647

Nice to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Nice and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 13h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

11:57 AM → 10:48 PM
10h 51m • 4 changes
2:58 PM → 1:08 AM
Arrives next day
10h 10m • 4 changes
5:56 PM → 11:07 AM
Arrives next day
17h 11m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:58 AM → 5:09 PM
11h 11m • 4 changes
7:57 AM → 6:37 PM
10h 40m • 4 changes
9:58 AM → 8:39 PM
10h 41m • 4 changes
11:57 AM → 10:48 PM
10h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:58 AM → 5:09 PM
11h 11m • 4 changes
7:57 AM → 6:37 PM
10h 40m • 4 changes
9:58 AM → 8:39 PM
10h 41m • 4 changes
11:57 AM → 10:48 PM
10h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:58 AM → 4:37 PM
10h 39m • 4 changes
7:57 AM → 6:37 PM
10h 40m • 4 changes
10:56 AM → 9:02 PM
10h 6m • 4 changes
11:57 AM → 10:48 PM
10h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:58 AM → 4:37 PM
10h 39m • 4 changes
7:57 AM → 6:37 PM
10h 40m • 4 changes
9:58 AM → 8:39 PM
10h 41m • 4 changes
10:56 AM → 9:02 PM
10h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:58 AM → 5:36 PM
11h 38m • 4 changes
9:10 AM → 7:10 PM
10h • 4 changes
10:56 AM → 9:10 PM
10h 14m • 4 changes
11:57 AM → 10:29 AM
Arrives next day
22h 32m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

5:58 AM → 5:41 PM
11h 43m • 4 changes
7:57 AM → 6:34 PM
10h 37m • 4 changes
9:58 AM → 8:34 PM
10h 36m • 4 changes
10:56 AM → 9:34 PM
10h 38m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nice 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.

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Distance: 1,032.7 mi
Duration: 13h 1m

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

You can take a train from Nice Ville to Cardiff Central via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 11h 52m.

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