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 €95 - €210 and takes 20h 41m.

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 37m and costs €65 - €240.

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 Park Place and arriving at Bordeaux via London Victoria, Dover and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 41m.

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 29m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bordeaux?

The distance between Cardiff and Bordeaux is 1229 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 29m and costs €290 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m 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 National Express, depart from Park Place 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 29m and costs €290 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €210 and takes 20h 41m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €220 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bordeaux bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Bordeaux?

Bordeaux is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 10:42 PM in Cardiff and 11:42 PM 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?

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Where can I stay near Bordeaux?

There are 2300+ hotels available in Bordeaux.

Cardiff to Bordeaux - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Bordeaux by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car 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 Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
8h 29m
€298–586
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
5h 37m
€68–231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris to Bordeauxbus
20h 41m
€99–202
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
21h 20m
€137–294
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Bordeauxcar
14h 31m
€151–384
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bordeauxcar
12h 48m
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CWL - BOD
8h 28m
€95–212
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
7h 34m
€118–294
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
7h 20m
€129–334

Cardiff to Bordeaux by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

8h 29mAverage Duration

€298Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,229.5 km
Duration: 8h 29m

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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Bordeaux via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris in around 20h 41m.

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