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 €80 - €140 and takes 25h 6m.

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 10h 33m and costs €100 - €320.

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 Cardiff North Road and arriving at LES MATHES - Eglise via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and ROYAN - Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 6m.

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 20h 12m and costs €200 - €460.

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 FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road 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 5:17 PM in Cardiff and 6:17 PM in Les Mathes.

Where can I stay near Les Mathes?

There are 2224+ 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 Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Le Manstrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Le Mans to Les Sables D'olonnetrain Tgv
5. Drive from Marechal Juin to Les Mathescar
14h 39m
€279–620
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Royanbus
25h 6m
€81–133
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille to Bordeauxbus
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Royantrain Ter
20h 12m
€209–452
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Les Mathescar
13h 43m
€136–360
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Royantrain
10h 33m
€101–320
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Les Mathescar
11h 48m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CWL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Royantrain
13h 4m
€119–269
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac 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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Royantrain
12h 32m
€163–392
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Royantrain
12h 10m
€173–424
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
13h 43m
€141–359

Cardiff to Les Mathes by train, subway, bus, and foot

1Weekly Services

20h 12mAverage Duration

€209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,426.6 km
Duration: 14h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to LES MATHES - Eglise via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and ROYAN - Gare in around 25h 6m.

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