There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Charente by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, train, plane, or car train
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
9h 10m€303–514Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
21h 14m€89–160Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar
- Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
- Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Charentecar
14h 22m€141–545Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
8h 7m€107–230Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Angoulemetrain Tgv
11h 28m€300–486Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Charentecar
11h 49m€298–386Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
10h 9m€146–329Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
9h 44m€162–344Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Angoulemetrain
9h 31m€157–368Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BRS - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
11h€126–346Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (EGC)plane BRS - EGC
- Take the train from Bergerac to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
10h 9m€110–380
Cardiff to Charente by train, subway, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Charente is to bus which costs €85 - €160 and takes 21h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Charente is to train and fly which takes 8h 7m and costs €100 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Charente. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Géant Ouest via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Angoulême Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Charente. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Angouleme via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Cardiff and Charente is 1131 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Charente without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 10m and costs €300 - €550.
It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Cardiff to Charente, including transfers.
Cardiff to Charente bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to Charente train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Charente is to train via Paris which takes 9h 10m and costs €300 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 21h 14m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Charente, France?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to La Bisaiguë 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, Angouleme, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Géant Ouest via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Angoulême - Bus Station, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 21h 14m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–160
Flights from Bristol Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–160
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from Luton Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Bristol Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €31–380
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €55–95
- Car Single Ticket
- €140–380
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Charente bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Charente is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 3:40 PM in Cardiff and 4:40 PM in Charente.
Cardiff to Charente train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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