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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Normandy is to bus which costs €65 - €150 and takes 15h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Normandy is to train and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Normandy?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Normandy. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop via London Victoria, Dover and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Normandy?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Normandy. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Rouen Rive Droite via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Normandy?

The distance between Cardiff and Normandy is 829 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Normandy without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs €240 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Cardiff to Normandy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Normandy bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Normandy train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Normandy?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Normandy is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs €240 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 15h 32m.

Where does the Cardiff to Normandy bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Normandy?

Normandy is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 2:17 PM in Cardiff and 3:17 PM in Normandy.

Where does the Cardiff to Normandy train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Normandy?

There are 1493+ hotels available in Normandy.

Cardiff to Normandy - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Normandy by train (Eurostar), train, ferry, bus, car, car train, car ferry, 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 St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
7h 48m
€241–438
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 Lillebus
4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stopbus
15h 32m
€68–146
Train, ferry via Seaford
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
3. Take the ferry from Newhaven Ferry Terminal to Dieppe Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the train from Dieppe to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
13h 58m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rouencar
6h 15m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
3. Take the ferry from Port of Newhaven to Dieppeferry
4. Take the train from Dieppe to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
13h 58m
€137–293
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rouencar
7h 44m
€101–188
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 Paris St Lazare to Evreux - Normandietrain
7h 21m
€121–310
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Evreux - Normandietrain
8h 15m
€146–378
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane BRS - JER
3. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
4. Take the train from Granville to Caentrain
9h 55m
€168–364

Cardiff to Normandy by train and subway

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7h 48mAverage Duration

€241Cheapest Price

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Distance: 829 km
Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rouen Rive Droite via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 15h 32m.

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