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Trip Overview

The average train between Paris and Cardiff takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Paris 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 14m
Duration
427 mi
Distance
£232
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 2m
£193–343

Paris to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Paris and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 427 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Paris Nord to Cardiff Central via London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 2m.

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