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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Loire Valley is to fly and train which costs €140 - €270 and takes 9h 48m.

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 30m and costs €200 - €650.

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 30m and costs €200 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Cardiff to Loire Valley, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Loire Valley?

There are 757+ hotels available in Loire Valley.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Loire Valley by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, car train, plane, or 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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Massy TGV to Saumur
8h 30m
€206–610
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
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 Loire Valley
12h 32m
€116–335
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Loire Valley
9h 40m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)CWL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saumur
9h 48m
€142–262
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 Saumur
9h 27m
€141–293
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
4. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Saumur
9h 2m
€138–406
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 Saumur
9h 46m
€146–379
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 Saumur
9h 28m
€152–386
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly 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 Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
4. Take the train from Massy TGV to Saumur
9h 42m
€186–473
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques 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 Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)LGW - RNS
4. Take the train from Rennes to Angers St Laud
5. Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumur
11h 16m
€187–500

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

15Weekly Planes

4h 53mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Loire Valley.

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Distance: 991.3 km
Duration: 8h 30m

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 30m.

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