What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Loire Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Loire Valley is to drive and car ferry which costs €130 - €240 and takes 12h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Loire Valley?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Loire Valley is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs €190 - €550.

How far is it from Cardiff to Loire Valley?

The distance between Cardiff and Loire Valley is 991 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Loire Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs €190 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Loire Valley?

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Cardiff to Loire Valley, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Loire Valley?

There are 765+ hotels available in Loire Valley.

Cardiff to Loire Valley - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Loire Valley by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, plane, train, 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
best
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 Massy Tgv to Saumurtrain Tgv
8h 36m
€197–534
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest
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 Saumurtrain
9h 34m
€116–263
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Loire Valleycar
12h 1m
€136–234
Fly Cardiff Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CWL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
9h 43m
€124–312
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Loire Valleycar
9h 45m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Port Boulettrain
9h 8m
€118–361
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique 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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
9h 45m
€143–359
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
9h 31m
€159–369
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 St Pierre Des Corpstrain
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Port Boulettrain
10h 28m
€124–413
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques 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 Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
4. Take the train from Rennes to Angers St Laudtrain
5. Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumurtrain
11h 14m
€195–579

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Loire Valley.

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Distance: 991.3 km
Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Loire Valley, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Loire Valley via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, and Saumur in around 8h 36m.

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