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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Cardiff is to bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 18h 30m.

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 47m and costs £65 - £180.

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 and arriving at University RE via Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.

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 10m.

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 10m and costs £140 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux 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 10m and costs £140 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 18h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £370 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Cardiff bus arrive?

Bordeaux to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

What is the time difference between Bordeaux and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Bordeaux. It is currently 12:05 AM in Bordeaux and 11:05 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Bordeaux to Cardiff by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, ferry, car ferry, train, car, car 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 Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
8h 10m
£145–556
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Paris
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
18h 30m
£60–121
Bus, ferry, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Rennes - Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Eglise Notre-Dame507
3. Take the ferry from Dinard Cale Corsaire to St Malo Ferry Port
4. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Portsmouth International Port
5. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
23h 53m
£90–360
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bordeaux to St Malo Ferry Port
2. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Poole
3. Drive from Poole to Cardiff
14h 29m
£129–182
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
13h 4m
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BOD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 47m
£65–177
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BOD - CWL
8h 45m
£105–369
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BOD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 23m
£85–258
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BOD - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Central
7h 52m
£97–331

Bordeaux to Cardiff by train, foot, and subway

110Weekly Services

8h 10mAverage Duration

£145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 764.2 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to University RE via Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 18h 30m.

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