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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Arras is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 12h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Arras is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €100 - €490.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Arras?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Arras. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Arras via London Victoria, Dover and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Arras?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Arras. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Arras via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Arras?

The distance between Cardiff and Arras is 561 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Arras without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €100 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Cardiff to Arras, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Arras bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Arras train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Arras?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Arras is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €100 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Cardiff to Arras bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Arras?

Arras is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 8:13 AM in Cardiff and 9:13 AM in Arras.

Where does the Cardiff to Arras train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Arras?

There are 785+ hotels available in Arras.

Cardiff to Arras - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Arras 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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to ArrasTer
5h 50m
€105–483
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lille
4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Arras
12h 55m
€49–87
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Arras
5h 29m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
6h 22m
€92–311
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Terminal 5
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais814 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to HazebrouckTer
4. Take the train from Hazebrouck to ArrasTer
15h 21m
€54–118
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Arras
6h 31m
€116–162
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
7h 31m
€120–369

Cardiff to Arras by bus

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12h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 561.1 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Arras via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Arras via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 12h 55m.

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