What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Les Mathes?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Les Mathes is to bus which costs €60 - €200 and takes 24h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Les Mathes?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Les Mathes is to train and fly which takes 11h 11m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Les Mathes?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Les Mathes. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at LES MATHES - Eglise via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and ROYAN - Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 25m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Les Mathes?

The distance between Cardiff and Les Mathes is 1426 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Les Mathes without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Les Mathes without a car is to bus which takes 24h 25m and costs €60 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Les Mathes?

It takes approximately 14h 39m to get from Cardiff to Les Mathes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Les Mathes bus from?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Les Mathes bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Les Mathes?

Les Mathes is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 8:38 PM in Cardiff and 9:38 PM in Les Mathes.

Where can I stay near Les Mathes?

There are 1855+ hotels available in Les Mathes.

Cardiff to Les Mathes - 10 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Les Mathes by train, car, bus, car ferry, 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, drive
best
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 Le MansTgv
4. Take the train from Le Mans to Les Sables-d'Olonne
5. Drive from Marechal Juin to Les Mathes
14h 39m
€187–697
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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Royan
24h 25m
€61–192
Drive, car ferry
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 Les Mathes
13h 39m
€136–360
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BRS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
11h 11m
€107–277
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Les Mathes
11h 42m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)CWL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
13h 40m
€127–376
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac 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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LGW - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
13h 19m
€131–377
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saintes
13h 46m
€125–289
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LTN - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
12h 55m
€126–364
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 Saintes
14h
€129–409

Cardiff to Les Mathes by bus

13Weekly Buses

24h 25mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,425.8 km
Duration: 14h 39m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Les Mathes, France?

You can take a bus from Park Place to LES MATHES - Eglise via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and ROYAN - Gare in around 24h 25m.

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