There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Arras by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car 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- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
6h 2m€182–306Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
13h 26m€55–84Bus, train via London
- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus 781
8h 21m€127–207Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Arrascar
5h 32m€217–252Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
6h 32m€99–263Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Arrascar
6h 34m€113–211Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
7h 24m€136–346
Cardiff to Arras by train, subway, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Arras is to bus and train which costs €50 - €85 and takes 13h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Arras is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 32m and costs €210 - €260.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Arras. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Arras via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Cardiff and Arras is 573 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Arras without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €180 - €310.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Cardiff to Arras, including transfers.
Cardiff to Arras train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Arras is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 9:20 AM in Cardiff and 10:20 AM in Arras.
Cardiff to Arras train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Arras, France?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Arras via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 2m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–170
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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