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How to get fromCardiff to Les Mathesby train (TGV), train, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or car train

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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Les Mathes by train (TGV), train, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or car train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain train
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Angouleme to Royantrain train Ter
    14h 31m
    €255–453

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Royanbus bus
    24h 54m
    €95–158

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Angouleme to Royantrain train Ter
    23h 21m
    €157–279

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Les Mathescar car
    13h 52m
    €141–375

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane BRS - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train
    10h 52m
    €112–263

  6. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Les Mathescar car
    11h 48m
    €312–410

  7. Fly Cardiff Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane CWL - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train
    13h 8m
    €127–294

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LGW - BOD
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train
    12h 50m
    €151–342

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LTN - BOD
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train
    12h 26m
    €166–382

  10. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane STN - LRH
    3. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain train
    11h 56m
    €154–499

  11. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LGW - NTE
    4. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train
    13h 49m
    €175–387

Cardiff to Les Mathes by train, subway, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration14h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,349.7 km
  • Duration: 14h 31m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to LES MATHES - Eglise via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Lille Europe, Angouleme, Royan, and ROYAN - Gare in around 14h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to LES MATHES - Eglise via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and ROYAN - Gare in around 24h 54m.

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