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 €70 - €140 and takes 22h 15m.

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 €130 - €380.

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, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.

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 17m.

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 17m and costs €160 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 10h 17m 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 17m and costs €160 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 22h 15m.

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 9:39 PM in Cardiff and 10:39 PM 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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Where can I stay near Brest?

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Cardiff to Brest - 10 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Brest by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, bus, 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 Bresttrain Tgv
10h 17m
€163–587
Bus
cheapest
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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brestbus
22h 15m
€71–134
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain
2. Take the train from Taunton to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry
4. Take the train from Morlaix to Bresttrain Ter
17h 19m
€76–543
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Brestcar
12h 7m
€111–264
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
3. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry
4. Take the train from Morlaix to Bresttrain Ter
18h 50m
€83–509
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brestcar
11h 14m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BHX - BES
11h 14m
€137–533
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane LHR - BES
8h 53m
€202–567
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BRS - BES
7h 35m
€123–280
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 Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane LGW - BES
7h 25m
€139–380

Cardiff to Brest by train, subway, and foot

66Weekly Services

10h 17mAverage Duration

€163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,297.1 km
Duration: 10h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Brest via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 22h 15m.

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