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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Royan is to bus which costs €95 - €200 and takes 23h 25m.

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 2m and costs €95 - €310.

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 23h 25m.

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 25m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Royan?

The distance between Cardiff and Royan is 1237 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 25m and costs €280 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 11h 25m 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 25m and costs €280 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €200 and takes 23h 25m.

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 8:23 AM in Cardiff and 9:23 AM 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 2112+ hotels available in Royan.

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

There are 9 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 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 Angoulemetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Royantrain Ter
11h 25m
€286–574
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 Royantrain
9h 2m
€96–302
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 bus from Gare routière to ROY Gare Intermodalebus 153
21h 5m
€134–287
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Royanbus
23h 25m
€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 Royancar
13h 44m
€136–360
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Royancar
11h 49m
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 Royantrain
11h 33m
€117–272
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 Royantrain
11h 1m
€141–356
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 Royantrain
10h 39m
€155–407

Cardiff to Royan by train, subway, and foot

26Weekly Services

11h 25mAverage Duration

€286Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,237.3 km
Duration: 11h 25m

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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Royan via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 23h 25m.

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