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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Castres is to bus which costs €35 - €170 and takes 25h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Castres is to train and fly which takes 7h 49m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Castres?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Castres. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Castres via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Castres?

The distance between Cardiff and Castres is 1086 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Castres without a car is to train which takes 13h 42m and costs €200 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Cardiff to Castres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Castres train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Castres?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Castres is to train which takes 13h 42m and costs €200 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €170 and takes 25h 15m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Castres?

Castres is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 6:28 PM in Cardiff and 7:28 PM in Castres.

Where does the Cardiff to Castres train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Castres?

There are 406+ hotels available in Castres.

Cardiff to Castres - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Castres by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, 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 to Bristol Airport, fly, train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)BRS - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castres
7h 49m
€102–289
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 to Toulouse Matabiau
4. Take the bus from TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets to CASTRES - Gare Routière760
25h 15m
€35–165
Train
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 Toulouse MatabiauTgv
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to CastresTer
13h 42m
€206–707
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Castres
14h 7m
Fly from Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)CWL - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castres
9h 54m
€122–318
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LHR - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castres
8h 47m
€151–493
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 Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LGW - TLS
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castres
9h 58m
€141–379
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)STN - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castres
9h 44m
€137–362
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Poole
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Castres
17h 32m
€191–454

Cardiff to Castres by bus and subway

4Weekly Services

25h 15mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Castres.

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Distance: 1,085.8 km
Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Castres, Occitanie, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Castres via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 13h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to CASTRES - Gare Routière via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy, Gare De Toulouse-Matabiau, Marengo-SNCF, Argoulets, and TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets in around 25h 15m.

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