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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Royan is to bus via Saintes which costs €50 - €210 and takes 24h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Royan is to train and fly which takes 9h 39m and costs €100 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Royan?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Royan. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Royan via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Royan?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Royan. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Royan via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Royan?

The distance between Cardiff and Royan is 1238 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Royan without a car is to train which takes 11h 34m and costs €190 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 11h 34m to get from Cardiff to Royan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Royan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Royan train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Royan?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Royan is to train which takes 11h 34m and costs €190 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €240 and takes 22h 39m.

Where does the Cardiff to Royan bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Royan?

Royan is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 5:37 PM in Cardiff and 6:37 PM in Royan.

Where does the Cardiff to Royan train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Royan?

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Where can I stay near Royan?

There are 1858+ hotels available in Royan.

Cardiff to Royan - 11 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Royan 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 AngoulemeTgv
4. Take the train from Angouleme to RoyanTer
11h 34m
€196–667
Bus via Saintes
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
4. Take the bus from STE Gare Routière de Saintes to ROY Lycée de l'Atlantique170
24h 6m
€52–204
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 bus from Gare routière to ROY Gare Intermodale153
20h 55m
€84–326
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 Royan
22h 39m
€63–238
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Drive from Caen to Royan
14h 53m
€128–444
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Royan
11h 42m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, 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 Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
9h 39m
€102–249
Fly Cardiff Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)CWL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
12h 10m
€126–284
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
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 Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
11h 51m
€125–346
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Saintes
12h 29m
€132–383
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LTN - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
11h 27m
€127–336

Cardiff to Royan by train, subway, and foot

26Weekly Services

11h 34mAverage Duration

€196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,237.7 km
Duration: 11h 34m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Royan 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 Angouleme in around 11h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Royan via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 22h 39m.

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