How far is it from Cardiff to Channel Tunnel?

The distance between Cardiff and Channel Tunnel is 379 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Channel Tunnel without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Channel Tunnel without a car is to train and travel via London which takes 4h 30m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Channel Tunnel?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Cardiff to Channel Tunnel, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Channel Tunnel?

There are 1247+ hotels available in Channel Tunnel.

Cardiff to Channel Tunnel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Channel Tunnel by train, unknown, 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, travel via London
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1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
4h 30m
Bus, travel
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. Walk from Dover to Channel Tunnelunknown
7h 22m
Drive, Eurotunnel, travel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Walk from Calais-Fréthun to Channel Tunnelunknown
4h 48m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train, travel
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BRS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
8h 25m
Train, travel
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain
3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
5h 15m
Train, travel via Reading
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Rainham (Kent)train
4. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Dover Priorytrain
5. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
6h 45m
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport, train, travel
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
8h 22m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) flights

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Channel Tunnel.

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Distance: 379.2 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Channel Tunnel, France?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Channel Tunnel. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, take the train to Dover Priory, then travel to Channel Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Channel Tunnel via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 7h 22m.

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