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How to get fromCardiff to Cannesby train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Cannes by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)planeBRS - NCE
    6h 20m
    €80–229

  2. Bus via Aéroport Terminal 1

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus
    27h 49m
    €55–190

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to CannestrainTgv
    11h 47m
    €181–754

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Antibesbus
    26h 52m
    €93–233

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cannescar
    15h 19m

  6. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)planeCWL - NCE
    8h 34m
    €141–916

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)planeLHR - NCE
    7h 12m
    €141–384

  8. 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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)planeLGW - NCE
    8h 17m
    €105–313

  9. 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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)planeLTN - NCE
    7h 53m
    €101–309

  10. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Cannescar
    16h 48m
    €280–408

Cardiff to Cannes by train and subway

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration11h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€181Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cannes, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cannes via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 11h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Gare SNCF Cannes via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Pole d Echanges in around 26h 52m.

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