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 22m.

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 24m and costs £120 - £600.

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 9h 55m.

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 9h 55m and costs £120 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 9h 46m 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 1:14 AM in Brest and 12:14 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 1602+ 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 Roscoffcar
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry
3. Drive from Plymouth to Cardiffcar
9h 46m
£70–407
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen to Quai d'Auxerrebus 925
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry
3. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
16h 22m
£60–403
Train
1. Take the train from Brest 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
9h 55m
£122–444
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brest to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
11h 15m
Fly, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BES - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 24m
£123–569

Brest to Cardiff by train, foot, and subway

72Weekly Services

9h 55mAverage Duration

£122Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Brest to Cardiff.

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Distance: 306.5 mi
Duration: 9h 46m

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 9h 55m.

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