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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Carpentras is to bus via Paris which costs €60 - €170 and takes 25h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Carpentras is to train and fly which takes 7h 44m and costs €80 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Carpentras?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Carpentras. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Gandié via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Le Lac and Archicote. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 59m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Carpentras?

The distance between Cardiff and Carpentras is 1376 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Carpentras without a car is to train which takes 10h 22m and costs €160 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 22m to get from Cardiff to Carpentras, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Carpentras bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Carpentras?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Carpentras is to train which takes 10h 22m and costs €160 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €190 and takes 24h 59m.

Where does the Cardiff to Carpentras bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Carpentras?

Carpentras is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 9:15 AM in Cardiff and 10:15 AM in Carpentras.

Where can I stay near Carpentras?

There are 4508+ hotels available in Carpentras.

Cardiff to Carpentras - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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

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 Gare De Lyon to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
10h 22m
€168–546
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stopbus
25h 50m
€63–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
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 Avignonbus 710
24h 59m
€76–187
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Carpentrascar
13h 36m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BRS - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
7h 44m
€83–236
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 Carpentrascar
19h 10m
€226–364
Fly Cardiff Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane CWL - MRS
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
10h 3m
€106–305
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRS - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
8h 7m
€105–347
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LHR - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
8h 32m
€160–453
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
9h
€152–514

Cardiff to Carpentras by train, subway, and bus

118Weekly Services

10h 22mAverage Duration

€168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,375.7 km
Duration: 10h 22m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Carpentras via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Avignon Tgv in around 10h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Gandié via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Avignon, Le Lac, and Archicote in around 24h 59m.

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