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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bordeaux is to bus which costs €40 - €160 and takes 20h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bordeaux is to train and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bordeaux?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Bordeaux via London Victoria and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Bordeaux?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bordeaux?

The distance between Cardiff and Bordeaux is 1230 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs €170 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Cardiff to Bordeaux, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bordeaux bus from?

Cardiff to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bordeaux train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Bordeaux?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bordeaux is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs €170 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €160 and takes 20h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €410 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bordeaux bus arrive?

Cardiff to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Bordeaux?

Bordeaux is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:24 PM in Cardiff and 12:24 AM in Bordeaux.

Where does the Cardiff to Bordeaux train arrive?

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

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

Book your Cardiff to Bordeaux train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Bordeaux?

Book your Cardiff to Bordeaux bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bordeaux?

There are 2191+ hotels available in Bordeaux.

Cardiff to Bordeaux - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, ferry

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

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 Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
8h 17m
€173–614
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Bordeaux
20h 51m
€44–159
Train, car ferry, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Dinard Cale Corsaire
4. Take the bus from Eglise Notre-Dame to Gare Routière507
5. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
23h 27m
€153–342
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Poole
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Bordeaux
14h 27m
€146–210
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bordeaux
12h 19m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BRS - BOD
5h 28m
€84–220
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)CWL - BOD
8h 3m
€117–408
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LGW - BOD
7h 32m
€109–345

Cardiff to Bordeaux by bus

63Weekly Buses

20h 51mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,229.8 km
Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bordeaux St Jean via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Bordeaux via London Victoria and Paris in around 20h 51m.

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