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 €50 - €170 and takes 23h 24m.

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 2m and costs €95 - €260.

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 1327 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 €190 - €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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD 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 €190 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €170 and takes 23h 24m.

Where does the Cardiff to Pons bus arrive?

Cardiff to Pons bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Pons?

Pons is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:42 AM in Cardiff and 12:42 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 692+ hotels available in Pons.

Cardiff to Pons - 8 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

Q: 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 Kingsway GD and arriving at PON Rond Point des Pèlerins via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy, Cfa and STE Gare Routière de Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 24m.

There are 8 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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to PonsTer
10h 35m
€193–644
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Saintes
23h 24m
€51–170
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle
4. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to PonsTer
20h 41m
€163–349
Drive, car ferry
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 Pons
13h 41m
€131–190
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pons
11h 33m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BRS - BOD
3. Take the train from Cenon to Pons
8h 2m
€99–255
Fly from Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)CWL - BOD
2. Take the train from Cenon to Pons
10h 37m
€132–443
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LGW - BOD
4. Take the train from Cenon to Pons
10h 6m
€124–380

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) flights

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2h 50mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,326.7 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 Kingsway GD to PON Rond Point des Pèlerins via London Victoria, Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy, Saintes, Cfa, Banque de France, and STE Gare Routière de Saintes in around 23h 24m.

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