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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Houlgate is to bus which costs €45 - €180 and takes 18h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Houlgate is to drive and car ferry which takes 9h 22m and costs €60 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Houlgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Houlgate. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Mairie via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 32m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Houlgate?

The distance between Cardiff and Houlgate is 421 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Houlgate without a car is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs €160 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Cardiff to Houlgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Houlgate bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Houlgate?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Houlgate is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs €160 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €180 and takes 18h 32m.

Where does the Cardiff to Houlgate bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Houlgate?

Houlgate is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 8:34 PM in Cardiff and 9:34 PM in Houlgate.

Where can I stay near Houlgate?

There are 3222+ hotels available in Houlgate.

Cardiff to Houlgate - 6 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Houlgate by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), bus, car train, or train

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 Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
9h 22m
€61–340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Deauvillebus
18h 32m
€49–172
Train
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 Saint-Lazare to Trouville - Deauvilletrain K3+
10h 25m
€160–489
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Houlgatecar
7h 17m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
11h 2m
€139–493
Train, car ferry via Southampton
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
11h 48m
€122–519

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Houlgate.

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Distance: 421.2 km
Duration: 9h 22m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Mairie via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Pasquier - Anjou, Paris Saint-Lazare, Trouville - Deauville, and Gare Routière in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Mairie via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Deauville, and Gare Routière in around 18h 32m.

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