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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Chartres is to bus which costs €35 - €170 and takes 15h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Chartres is to train and fly which takes 7h 14m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Chartres via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Chartres?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Chartres via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Chartres?

The distance between Cardiff and Chartres is 780 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs €140 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Cardiff to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Chartres bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Chartres train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Chartres?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Chartres is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs €140 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €170 and takes 15h 39m.

Where does the Cardiff to Chartres bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Chartres?

Chartres is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 8:49 PM in Cardiff and 9:49 PM in Chartres.

Where does the Cardiff to Chartres train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Chartres?

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Where can I stay near Chartres?

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Cardiff to Chartres - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Chartres by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, train, 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
best
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 Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
7h 24m
€144–435
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 (Bercy Seine) to Chartres
15h 39m
€35–165
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Drive from Caen to Chartres
11h 50m
€87–380
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
15h 36m
€49–133
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Chartres
7h 44m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
7h 14m
€85–244
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
8h 17m
€118–351
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
8h 7m
€166–448
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LTN - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
8h 48m
€126–343
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, bus
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 Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
4. Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Chartres
8h 45m
€106–344
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LHR - ORY
3. Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Chartres
7h 45m
€99–394

Cardiff to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

110Weekly Services

7h 24mAverage Duration

€144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 779.6 km
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Chartres via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Chartres via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 15h 39m.

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