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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Béthune is to drive and car ferry which costs €110 - €160 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Béthune is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €100 - €480.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Béthune?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Béthune. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bethune via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Béthune?

The distance between Cardiff and Béthune is 543 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Béthune without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €100 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Cardiff to Béthune, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Béthune train from?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Béthune?

Béthune is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 1:06 PM in Cardiff and 2:06 PM in Béthune.

Where does the Cardiff to Béthune train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Béthune?

There are 643+ hotels available in Béthune.

Cardiff to Béthune - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Béthune by train (Eurostar), 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
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 BethuneTer
5h 39m
€102–476
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Terminal 5
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to BethuneTer
8h 31m
€64–385
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Béthune
5h 16m
Train, fly
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 Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Bethune
7h 13m
€88–353
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 Béthune
6h 18m
€110–156

Cardiff to Béthune by train, subway, and tram

76Weekly Services

5h 39mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 543 km
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Béthune, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bethune 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 39m.

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