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 €50 - €180 and takes 24h 36m.

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 13m and costs €100 - €250.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at LES MATHES - Eglise via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and ROYAN - Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 36m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Les Mathes?

The distance between Cardiff and Les Mathes is 1427 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 train and bus which takes 19h 45m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 14h 40m 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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Les Mathes bus arrive?

Cardiff to Les Mathes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Les Mathes?

Les Mathes is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 3:23 PM in Cardiff and 4:23 PM in Les Mathes.

Where can I stay near Les Mathes?

There are 1808+ hotels available in Les Mathes.

Cardiff to Les Mathes - 12 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and car ferry

There are 12 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 40m
€180–641
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Royan
24h 36m
€51–171
Train, bus
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 bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop
4. Take the bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to Royan
19h 45m
€131–513
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
€126–185
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 13m
€101–249
Bus via Sophia Gardens
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria804
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Royan
25h 41m
€53–190
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 41m
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 48m
€137–296
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
14h 23m
€124–266
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 17m
€131–364
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 3m
€129–381
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 Saintes
13h 53m
€131–379

Cardiff to Les Mathes by train, subway, and bus

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19h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,426.6 km
Duration: 14h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to LES MATHES - Eglise via London Victoria, Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and ROYAN - Gare in around 24h 36m.

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