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How to get fromCardiff to Chartres Cathedralby train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Chartres Cathedral by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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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 Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain train Ter
    7h 41m
    €220–421

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain train Ter
    16h 12m
    €78–174

  3. 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 Chartres Cathedralcar car
    7h 46m

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BRS - CDG
    3. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Denfert-Rochereautrain train
    4. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain train
    7h 30m
    €88–259

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Chartres Cathedralcar car
    11h 21m
    €95–485

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BHX - CDG
    3. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Denfert-Rochereautrain train
    4. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain train
    8h 31m
    €136–331

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LHR - CDG
    3. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Denfert-Rochereautrain train
    4. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain train
    8h 16m
    €186–495

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane LHR - ORY
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain train
    8h 32m
    €147–441

Cardiff to Chartres Cathedral by train, subway, and foot

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€220Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Chartres Cathedral via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Gare Montparnasse, and Chartres in around 7h 41m.

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