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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Cardiff is to bus via Paris which costs £45 - £180 and takes 22h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 5h 45m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and arriving at University RE via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Cardiff Central via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Cardiff?

The distance between Bordeaux and Cardiff is 769 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs £130 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Bordeaux to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Cardiff bus from?

Bordeaux to Cardiff bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Cardiff train from?

Bordeaux to Cardiff train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Train, bus or fly from Bordeaux to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Cardiff is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs £130 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs £45 - £180 and takes 22h 7m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £190 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Cardiff bus arrive?

Bordeaux to Cardiff bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Bordeaux and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Bordeaux. It is currently 3:58 PM in Bordeaux and 2:58 PM in Cardiff.

Where does the Bordeaux to Cardiff train arrive?

Bordeaux to Cardiff train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

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

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Bordeaux to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Bordeaux to Cardiff by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, plane, train, or car train

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 Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 17m
£137–449
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
22h 7m
£46–172
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Port of Cherbourgcar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
3. Drive from Poole to Cardiffcar
14h 9m
£158–254
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BOD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 45m
£46–185
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
24h 2m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
12h 49m
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BOD - CWL
8h 30m
£80–188
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BOD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 22m
£71–247
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BOD - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 56m
£102–256
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BOD - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 26m
£92–278

Bordeaux to Cardiff by train, foot, and subway

117Weekly Services

8h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 764.2 mi
Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean 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 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to University RE via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 22h 7m.

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