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How to get fromCardiff to Île de Réby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Île de Ré by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Nantestrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train Ter
    14h 15m
    €183–597

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 13m
    €75–133

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus bus
    20h 20m
    €133–282

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Portsmouth International Portcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Caen to La Flottecar car
    14h 20m
    €118–428

  5. Train, car ferry, bus via Southampton

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus bus
    21h 5m
    €94–267

  6. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Flottecar car
    11h 11m

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane BRS - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain train
    11h 8m
    €92–248

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane BRS - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train
    12h 30m
    €116–273

  9. Fly Cardiff Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane CWL - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train
    12h 21m
    €120–281

  10. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane BRS - LRH
    6h 22m
    €134–331

  11. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LGW - NTE
    4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train
    12h 12m
    €117–388

  12. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane STN - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train
    12h 1m
    €136–389

Cardiff to Île de Ré by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€183Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Île de Ré, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cognacq Jay via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Nantes, La Rochelle, and Gare routière in around 14h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Cognacq Jay via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Gare routière in around 23h 13m.

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