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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to France is to bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 14h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to France is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and France?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to France. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Cité via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Cardiff to France?

The distance between Cardiff and France is 690 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to France without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €220 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Cardiff to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to France train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to France?

The best way to get from Cardiff to France is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €220 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 14h 9m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and France?

France is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 9:41 AM in Cardiff and 10:41 AM in France.

Where does the Cardiff to France train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near France?

There are 23577+ hotels available in France.

Cardiff to France - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to France 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 Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
5h 58m
€220–393
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 9m
€66–140
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
7h 7m
€237–290
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
5h 25m
€94–263
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar
8h 23m
€116–208
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BRS - TLS
5h 43m
€85–259
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
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
5h 41m
€94–223
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
6h 21m
€134–349
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BRS - NCE
6h 6m
€92–261
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
6h 33m
€174–473
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BRS - MRS
5h 55m
€73–238
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle 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 Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
7h 44m
€146–393

Cardiff to France by train and subway

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5h 58mAverage Duration

€220Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to France.

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Distance: 690.4 km
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cité via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Châtelet via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Bercy in around 14h 9m.

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