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How to get fromCardiff to Cléracby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, plane or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Clérac by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St JeantrainTgv
    9h 55m
    €199–600

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Angoulêmebus
    4. Take the bus from Angouleme to Saint-Aigulin - La Roche-Chalaisbus
    23h 3m
    €94–257

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
    3. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus
    4. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to BussactrainTer
    21h 38m
    €224–436

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar
    2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
    3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Cléraccar
    14h 25m
    €151–385

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
    25h 4m
    €118–347

  6. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cléraccar
    12h 36m

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)planeBRS - BOD
    3. Take the train from Cenon to St Mariens St Yzantrain
    4. Take the taxi from St Mariens St Yzan to Cléractaxi
    7h 23m
    €117–263

  8. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)planeCWL - BOD
    9h 57m
    €153–400

  9. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)planeLGW - BOD
    9h 25m
    €147–367

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Clérac, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Clérac 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, Bordeaux St Jean, and St Mariens St Yzan in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Clérac via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Angoulême, Angouleme, and Saint-Aigulin - La Roche-Chalais in around 23h 3m.

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