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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Pons is to bus which costs €95 - €200 and takes 25h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Pons is to train and fly which takes 8h 9m and costs €80 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Pons?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Pons. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at PON Avenue Gabriel Moreau via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Angouleme-Gare Sncf and JON Gare SNCF Jonzac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Pons?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Pons. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Pons via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Pons?

The distance between Cardiff and Pons is 1326 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Pons without a car is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs €290 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Cardiff to Pons, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Pons bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Pons train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Pons?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Pons is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs €290 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €200 and takes 25h 4m.

Where does the Cardiff to Pons bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Pons?

Pons is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:27 AM in Cardiff and 12:27 PM in Pons.

Where does the Cardiff to Pons train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Pons?

There are 379+ hotels available in Pons.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Pons by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, bus, car, car 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 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Ponstrain Ter
10h 35m
€298–616
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Ponstrain
8h 9m
€82–282
Train, car ferry, bus via Bournemouth
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
3. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
4. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus
5. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Ponstrain Ter
20h 7m
€160–458
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to JONZAC - Gare SNCFbus 136
25h 4m
€97–193
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 Ponscar
13h 45m
€141–365
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus
4. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Ponstrain Ter
20h 48m
€147–311
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ponscar
12h 2m
Fly from Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CWL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Ponstrain
11h 4m
€109–252
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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Ponstrain
10h 13m
€133–335
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Ponstrain
9h 45m
€145–385

Cardiff to Pons by train, subway, and foot

49Weekly Services

10h 35mAverage Duration

€298Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,326.4 km
Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Pons, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Pons via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to PON Avenue Gabriel Moreau via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Angouleme-Gare Sncf, JONZAC - Gare SNCF, and JON Gare SNCF Jonzac in around 25h 4m.

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