What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Mortain?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Mortain is to drive and car ferry which costs €85 - €130 and takes 10h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Mortain?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Mortain is to train and fly and ferry which takes 9h 51m and costs €130 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Mortain?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Mortain. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at MORTAIN - Office de Tourisme via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Gare Routière and VIRE - Champ de Foire. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 57m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Mortain?

The distance between Cardiff and Mortain is 520 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Mortain without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Mortain without a car is to train which takes 12h 54m and costs €170 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Mortain?

It takes approximately 10h 29m to get from Cardiff to Mortain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Mortain bus from?

Cardiff to Mortain bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Mortain?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Mortain is to train which takes 12h 54m and costs €170 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 57m.

Where does the Cardiff to Mortain bus arrive?

Cardiff to Mortain bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Mortain?

Mortain is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:20 PM in Cardiff and 12:20 AM in Mortain.

Where can I stay near Mortain?

There are 83+ hotels available in Mortain.

Cardiff to Mortain - 7 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Mortain by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car train, train, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
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 Mortain
10h 29m
€85–121
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Versailles ChantiersTgv
4. Take the train from Versailles Chantiers to VireK4
12h 54m
€175–611
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Gare Routière to VIRE - Champ de Foire116
21h 57m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mortain
8h 28m
Train, fly to Jersey Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Jersey Airport (JER)BRS - JER
3. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granville
4. Take the train from Granville to Vire
9h 51m
€133–347
Train, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)BRS - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Avranches
4. Take the bus from AVRANCHES - Gare Sncf to MORTAIN - Office de Tourisme
13h 30m
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
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 Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Vire
10h 37m
€97–278

Cardiff to Mortain by train, subway, and bus

1Weekly Services

12h 54mAverage Duration

€175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 519.9 km
Duration: 10h 29m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to MORTAIN - Office de Tourisme via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Versailles Chantiers, Vire, and VIRE - Gare Sncf in around 12h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to MORTAIN - Office de Tourisme via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Caen - Bus Station, Gare Routière, and VIRE - Champ de Foire in around 21h 57m.

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