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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cognac is to bus which costs €95 - €200 and takes 22h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cognac is to train and fly which takes 9h 23m and costs €95 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Cognac?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via London Victoria, Dover, Paris and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Cognac?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Cognac via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cognac?

The distance between Cardiff and Cognac is 1173 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cognac without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 47m and costs €290 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 10h 47m to get from Cardiff to Cognac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cognac bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cognac train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Cognac?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cognac is to train via Paris which takes 10h 47m and costs €290 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €200 and takes 22h 42m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cognac bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Cognac?

Cognac is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 1:43 PM in Cardiff and 2:43 PM in Cognac.

Where does the Cardiff to Cognac train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cognac?

There are 247+ hotels available in Cognac.

Cardiff to Cognac - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Cognac by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, train, plane, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
10h 47m
€290–565
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
9h 23m
€95–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris to Angoulêmebus
5. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
22h 42m
€97–195
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Cognaccar
13h 54m
€127–534
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Angoulemetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
12h 8m
€258–559
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cognaccar
12h 11m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CWL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
12h 13m
€122–281
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
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)plane LGW - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
5. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
11h 19m
€145–363
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
5. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
11h 5m
€156–403
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
12h 4m
€157–389

Cardiff to Cognac by train, subway, and foot

68Weekly Services

10h 47mAverage Duration

€290Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,173.2 km
Duration: 10h 47m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cognac 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, and Angouleme in around 10h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Angoulême, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 22h 42m.

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