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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Arles is to bus which costs €65 - €160 and takes 25h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Arles is to train and fly which takes 6h 56m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Arles?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Arles. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Péri via London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Arles?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Arles. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Arles via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Arles?

The distance between Cardiff and Arles is 1386 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Arles without a car is to train which takes 10h 34m and costs €170 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 34m to get from Cardiff to Arles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Arles bus from?

Cardiff to Arles bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Arles train from?

Cardiff to Arles train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Arles?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Arles is to train which takes 10h 34m and costs €170 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 24h 18m.

Where does the Cardiff to Arles bus arrive?

Cardiff to Arles bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Arles?

Arles is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 5:14 AM in Cardiff and 6:14 AM in Arles.

Where does the Cardiff to Arles train arrive?

Cardiff to Arles train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Arles?

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Cardiff to Arles - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Arles by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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 Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Arlestrain Tgv
10h 34m
€173–516
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stopbus
25h 41m
€69–156
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Salon-de-Provencebus
5. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Péribus 701
24h 18m
€96–148
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Arlescar
14h 5m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BRS - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
6h 56m
€83–223
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Arlescar
19h 12m
€197–374
Fly Cardiff Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane CWL - MRS
2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
9h 26m
€96–272
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LHR - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
7h 44m
€153–421
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane BRS - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
11h 4m
€122–326

Cardiff to Arles by train and subway

13Weekly Services

10h 34mAverage Duration

€173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,385.6 km
Duration: 10h 34m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Arles via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Péri via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Salon-de-Provence, and Gare Routière in around 24h 18m.

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