The average train between Pau and Cardiff takes 13h 18m and the fastest train takes 10h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Pau 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Pau and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pau is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 13h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Pau to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Pau station and arriving at Cardiff station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
Pau to Cardiff train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Pau station.
Pau to Cardiff train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Pau to Cardiff train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and 3 other operators.
The distance between Pau and Cardiff is 932.7 km. The road distance is 1,462 km.
You can take a train from Pau to Cardiff Central via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 10h 51m.