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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Douarnenez is to bus which costs €50 - €200 and takes 23h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Douarnenez is to train and fly which takes 10h 59m and costs €110 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Douarnenez?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Douarnenez. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Office de Tourisme via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Gare Routière SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 52m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Douarnenez?

The distance between Cardiff and Douarnenez is 638 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Douarnenez without a car is to train which takes 12h 45m and costs €200 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 12h 13m to get from Cardiff to Douarnenez, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Douarnenez bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Douarnenez?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Douarnenez is to train which takes 12h 45m and costs €200 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €200 and takes 23h 52m.

Where does the Cardiff to Douarnenez bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Douarnenez?

Douarnenez is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 8:35 PM in Cardiff and 9:35 PM in Douarnenez.

Where can I stay near Douarnenez?

There are 262+ hotels available in Douarnenez.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Douarnenez by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car train, 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Cardiff to Poole
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Douarnenez
12h 13m
€111–325
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 Quimper
23h 52m
€54–195
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv RoissyTgv
4. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV to Quimper
12h 45m
€203–751
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Douarnenez
11h 28m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach StationCp5
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoff
3. Take the bus from Viaduc to Gare Routière SNCF960
18h 27m
€125–529
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoff
3. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routière SNCF960
18h 35m
€164–601
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)BHX - BES
3. Take the train from Brest to Quimper
14h 50m
€162–405
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Quimper
12h 11m
€139–374
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Quimper
11h 59m
€141–373
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)BRS - BES
3. Take the train from Brest to Quimper
11h 17m
€134–308
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
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 Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)LGW - BES
4. Take the train from Brest to Quimper
10h 59m
€119–412

Cardiff to Douarnenez by train, subway, and bus

2Weekly Services

12h 45mAverage Duration

€203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 638 km
Duration: 12h 13m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Office de Tourisme via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV, Quimper, and Gare Routière SNCF in around 12h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Office de Tourisme via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Quimper, and Gare Routière SNCF in around 23h 52m.

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