What is the cheapest way to get from Alençon to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Alençon to Cardiff is to bus which costs £75 - £130 and takes 18h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alençon to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Alençon to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 8h 23m and costs £75 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Alençon and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Alençon to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Alencon and arriving at University RE via Caen - Bus Station, Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Alençon and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Alençon to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Alencon and arriving at Cardiff Central via Le Mans, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Alençon to Cardiff?

The distance between Alençon and Cardiff is 594 miles.

How do I travel from Alençon to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Alençon to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs £140 - £550.

How long does it take to get from Alençon to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Alençon to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alençon to Cardiff bus from?

Alençon to Cardiff bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Alencon station.

Where do I catch the Alençon to Cardiff train from?

Alençon to Cardiff train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Alencon station.

Train or bus from Alençon to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Alençon to Cardiff is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs £140 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 18h 47m.

Where does the Alençon to Cardiff bus arrive?

Alençon to Cardiff bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Caen station.

What is the time difference between Alençon and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Alençon. It is currently 4:24 AM in Alençon and 3:24 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the Alençon to Cardiff train arrive?

Alençon to Cardiff train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.

How do I get a train ticket from Alençon to Cardiff?

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Alençon to Cardiff - 6 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Alençon to Cardiff by train (TGV, Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, car train, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Alencon to Le MansTer
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2Ter
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
8h 39m
£142–524
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Alençon to Caen
2. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Port
3. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Cardiff
10h 11m
£64–323
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alencon to Caen
2. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
4. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
5. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
18h 47m
£76–124
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Alençon to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
7h 47m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Alençon to CaenK39
2. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Port
3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Central
14h 9m
£107–420
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Alencon to Le Mans
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)CDG - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 23m
£76–273

Alençon to Cardiff by bus

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18h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 590.5 mi
Duration: 8h 39m

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

You can take a train from Alencon to Cardiff Central via Le Mans, Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alencon to University RE via Caen - Bus Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 18h 47m.

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