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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Brest is to bus which costs €55 - €170 and takes 24h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Brest is to train and fly which takes 7h 25m and costs €100 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Brest. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Brest via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Brest. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Brest via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Brest?

The distance between Cardiff and Brest is 1297 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Brest without a car is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs €170 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Cardiff to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Brest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Brest train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Brest?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Brest is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs €170 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €170 and takes 24h 16m.

Where does the Cardiff to Brest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Brest?

Brest is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 10:35 AM in Cardiff and 11:35 AM in Brest.

Where does the Cardiff to Brest train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brest?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Brest by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, 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 BrestTgv
10h 13m
€178–545
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brest
24h 16m
€56–169
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoff
3. Drive from Port de Roscoff to Brest
12h 32m
€83–467
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brest
11h 7m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoff
3. Take the train from Morlaix to BrestTer
17h 11m
€115–523
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)BHX - BES
11h 16m
€151–385
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)BRS - BES
7h 43m
€127–379
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 Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)LGW - BES
7h 25m
€106–457

Cardiff to Brest by train, subway, and foot

63Weekly Services

10h 13mAverage Duration

€178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,297.4 km
Duration: 10h 13m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Brest 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 10h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Brest via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 24h 16m.

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