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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Carnac is to bus which costs €75 - €170 and takes 25h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Carnac is to train and fly which takes 11h 6m and costs €150 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Carnac?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Carnac. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Illertissen via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 1m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Carnac?

The distance between Cardiff and Carnac is 1297 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Carnac without a car is to train which takes 12h 37m and costs €210 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 12h 37m to get from Cardiff to Carnac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Carnac bus from?

Cardiff to Carnac bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Carnac?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Carnac is to train which takes 12h 37m and costs €210 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €170 and takes 25h 1m.

Where does the Cardiff to Carnac bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Carnac?

Carnac is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 7:07 AM in Cardiff and 8:07 AM in Carnac.

Where can I stay near Carnac?

There are 2585+ hotels available in Carnac.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Carnac by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, train, bus, 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 Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Auraytrain Tgv
12h 37m
€218–634
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Auraybus
25h 1m
€77–169
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry
3. Drive from Port de Roscoff to Carnaccar
14h 15m
€95–489
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Disneyland Paris - Chessy Sudbus
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Auraytrain Tgv
19h 53m
€158–359
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Carnaccar
10h 37m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain
12h 8m
€129–285
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BRS - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Auraytrain
12h 34m
€147–442
Fly Cardiff Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CWL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain
12h
€128–293
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain
11h 39m
€149–401
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Auraytrain
11h 6m
€159–393

Cardiff to Carnac by train, subway, and bus

1Weekly Services

12h 37mAverage Duration

€218Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,297.3 km
Duration: 12h 37m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Carnac, Bretagne, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Illertissen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Auray, and Gare Routière in around 12h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Illertissen via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Auray, and Gare Routière in around 25h 1m.

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