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

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Cardiff is to bus and car ferry which costs £60 - £410 and takes 16h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brest to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 9h 30m and costs £130 - £340.

Is there a direct train between Brest and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Brest to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Brest 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 10h 7m.

How far is it from Brest to Cardiff?

The distance between Brest and Cardiff is 308 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brest to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs £140 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Brest to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Cardiff train from?

Brest to Cardiff train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.

What is the time difference between Brest and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Brest. It is currently 10:06 AM in Brest and 9:06 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the Brest to Cardiff train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1514+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Brest to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Brest to Cardiff by car, car ferry, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car train, plane, or train

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Brest to Port de Roscoff
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouth
3. Drive from Plymouth to Cardiff
9h 44m
£71–408
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen to Quai d'Auxerre925
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouth
3. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia GardensCp5
16h 20m
£61–408
Train
1. Take the train from Brest 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
10h 7m
£141–489
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brest to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
11h 8m
Fly, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BES - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
9h 30m
£132–334

Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

12Weekly Planes

4h 32mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 306.5 mi
Duration: 9h 44m

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

You can take a train from Brest 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 7m.

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