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Trip Overview

The average train between Paris and Cardiff takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day 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 36m
Duration
427 mi
Distance
£216
Average price
Every 3 hours
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
£184–321

Paris to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours 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 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 427 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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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