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How to get fromCardiff to Charente-Maritimeby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, train, plane or car train

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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Charente-Maritime by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, train, plane, or car train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Nantestrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train
    14h 34m
    €196–667

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Saintesbus bus
    20h 42m
    €54–204

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Portsmouth International Portcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Caen to Charente-Maritimecar car
    14h 6m
    €128–444

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane BRS - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain train
    9h 9m
    €96–233

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rochefortbus bus 723
    23h 46m
    €112–341

  6. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Charente-Maritimecar car
    11h 43m

  7. Fly Cardiff Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane CWL - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain train
    11h 37m
    €115–270

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LGW - BOD
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain train
    11h 21m
    €120–342

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LTN - BOD
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain train
    10h 57m
    €131–339

  10. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LGW - NTE
    4. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train
    12h 4m
    €124–389

  11. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane BRS - TLS
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain train
    12h 20m
    €115–299

Cardiff to Charente-Maritime by train, subway, and bus

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration14h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€196Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Charente-Maritime, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Coteaux via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Nantes, Saintes, and Gare SNCF in around 14h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Saintes via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy in around 20h 42m.

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