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How to get fromCardiff to Marseilleby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry or train

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There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Marseille by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Marseille St CharlestrainTgv
    9h 28m
    €153–563

  2. Bus via Paris

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus
    24h 26m
    €53–184

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Marseillecar
    14h 8m

  4. Fly Cardiff Airport to Marseille Provence Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)planeCWL - MRS
    8h 45m
    €103–204

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
    27h 1m
    €56–246

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Portsmouth International Portcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
    3. Drive from Caen to Marseillecar
    18h 15m
    €209–564

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)planeBRS - MRS
    6h 10m
    €100–236

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)planeLHR - MRS
    7h 4m
    €148–420

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)planeSTN - MRS
    8h 5m
    €119–349

  10. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Marseille Provence 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 Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)planeLGW - MRS
    8h 15m
    €115–401

  11. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)planeMAN - MRS
    9h 9m
    €134–330

  12. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)planeLHR - NCE
    3. Take the train from Antibes to Marseille St Charlestrain
    10h 19m
    €169–440

Cardiff to Marseille by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration24h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Marseille, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Marseille St Charles via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 24h 26m.

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