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How to get fromCardiff to Arlesby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Arles by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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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 Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Arlestrain train Tgv
    10h 37m
    €338–588

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BRS - MRS
    3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain train
    6h 55m
    €86–243

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris Gare de Bercy Seinebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stopbus bus
    25h 32m

  4. 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 Arlescar car
    14h 5m

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Arlescar car
    19h 12m
    €199–645

  6. Fly Cardiff Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane CWL - MRS
    2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain train
    9h 26m
    €112–263

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LHR - MRS
    3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain train
    7h 47m
    €180–481

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane BRS - MPL
    3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain train
    10h 38m
    €145–374

Cardiff to Arles by train and subway

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration10h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€338Cheapest Price
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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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Arles via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Coach Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Le Lac, Gare Centre, and Avignon Centre in around 25h 32m.

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