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

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Cardiff is to bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 19h 59m.

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 34m and costs £130 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Brest and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Brest to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at University RE via Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 59m.

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 58m.

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 58m and costs £130 - £480.

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 bus from?

Brest to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brest station.

Where do I catch the Brest to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Brest to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Brest to Cardiff is to train which takes 9h 58m and costs £130 - £480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 19h 59m.

Where does the Brest to Cardiff bus arrive?

Brest to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Brest and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Brest. It is currently 5:36 PM in Brest and 4:36 PM 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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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
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brest to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
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 / ...
19h 59m
£62–136
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
9h 58m
£138–478
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 34m
£130–330

Brest to Cardiff by train, foot, and subway

70Weekly Services

9h 58mAverage Duration

£138Cheapest 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 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest to University RE via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 19h 59m.

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