Train Nice to Cardiff from £448 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Nice and Cardiff takes 13h 14m and the fastest train takes 11h 14m. 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 14m
Duration: 1,033 mi
Distance: £448
Average price: 5 times a day
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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 49m

£341–655

Nice to Cardiff train times

Trains run 5 times a day 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 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

5:56 PM → 11:07 AM
Arrives next day
17h 11m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

5:58 AM → 4:37 PM
10h 39m • 4 changes
7:57 AM → 6:37 PM
10h 40m • 4 changes
9:58 AM → 8:38 PM
10h 40m • 4 changes
11:57 AM → 11:46 PM
11h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:58 AM → 5:09 PM
11h 11m • 4 changes
7:57 AM → 6:37 PM
10h 40m • 4 changes
9:58 AM → 8:38 PM
10h 40m • 4 changes
11:57 AM → 11:46 PM
11h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:58 AM → 5:09 PM
11h 11m • 4 changes
7:57 AM → 6:37 PM
10h 40m • 4 changes
9:58 AM → 8:38 PM
10h 40m • 4 changes
11:57 AM → 11:46 PM
11h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:58 AM → 4:37 PM
10h 39m • 4 changes
7:57 AM → 6:37 PM
10h 40m • 4 changes
9:58 AM → 9:02 PM
11h 4m • 4 changes
11:57 AM → 11:46 PM
11h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

5:58 AM → 4:37 PM
10h 39m • 4 changes
7:57 AM → 6:37 PM
10h 40m • 4 changes
9:58 AM → 8:38 PM
10h 40m • 4 changes
11:57 AM → 11:36 PM
11h 39m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

5:58 AM → 5:36 PM
11h 38m • 4 changes
7:57 AM → 7:10 PM
11h 13m • 4 changes
9:58 AM → 8:36 PM
10h 38m • 4 changes
10:56 AM → 9:10 PM
10h 14m • 4 changes

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 14m

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 49m.

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