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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Nantes is to bus which costs €60 - €130 and takes 19h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Nantes is to train and fly which takes 7h 12m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Nantes?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Nantes via London Victoria, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Nantes?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Nantes via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Nantes?

The distance between Cardiff and Nantes is 1078 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Nantes without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €150 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Cardiff to Nantes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Nantes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Nantes train from?

Cardiff to Nantes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Nantes?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Nantes is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €150 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 19h 2m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €250 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Cardiff to Nantes bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Nantes?

Nantes is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 6:36 PM in Cardiff and 7:36 PM in Nantes.

Where does the Cardiff to Nantes train arrive?

Cardiff to Nantes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Nantes?

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Where can I stay near Nantes?

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Cardiff to Nantes - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Nantes by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, train, or plane

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 Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantestrain
8h 9m
€158–486
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Nantesbus 774 / ...
19h 2m
€61–124
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 Nantescar
11h 13m
€106–314
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Nantescar
9h 54m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Nantesbus
17h 1m
€89–246
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
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
7h 14m
€70–199
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CWL - NTE
7h 35m
€78–248
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BHX - NTE
8h 22m
€90–279
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
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
7h 26m
€102–315
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
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
7h 12m
€118–305

Cardiff to Nantes by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

8h 9mAverage Duration

€158Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Nantes.

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Distance: 1,078.1 km
Duration: 8h 9m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Nantes via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Nantes via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 19h 2m.

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