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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Douai is to bus via Dover which costs €35 - €75 and takes 12h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Douai is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €90 - €430.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Douai?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Douai. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Douai via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Douai?

The distance between Cardiff and Douai is 536 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Douai without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €90 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Cardiff to Douai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Douai train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Douai?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Douai is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €90 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 12h 19m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Douai?

Douai is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 10:05 PM in Cardiff and 11:05 PM in Douai.

Where does the Cardiff to Douai train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Douai?

There are 1019+ hotels available in Douai.

Cardiff to Douai - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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

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 PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
5h 33m
€92–425
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to LilleN280
13h 15m
€26–142
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lille
12h 19m
€39–73
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Douai
5h 42m
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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Douai
6h 42m
€87–290
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Douai
6h 44m
€118–167
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CWL - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
9h 8m
€106–342
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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Douai
7h 44m
€117–396

Cardiff to Douai by bus and train

6Weekly Services

12h 19mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 535.9 km
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Douai, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Douai via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Douai via London Victoria, Dover, Lille, Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 12h 19m.

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