The average train between Rouen and Cardiff takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Rouen 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 hourly between Rouen and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Rouen station and arriving at Cardiff station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Rouen to Cardiff train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
Rouen to Cardiff train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Rouen to Cardiff train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rouen and Cardiff is 378.1 km. The road distance is 829 km.
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Cardiff Central via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 50m.