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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ruffec is to bus which costs €65 - €170 and takes 21h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ruffec is to train and fly which takes 9h 6m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ruffec?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Ruffec?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ruffec?

The distance between Cardiff and Ruffec is 1080 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ruffec without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 13m and costs €170 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Cardiff to Ruffec, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ruffec bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ruffec train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Ruffec?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ruffec is to train via Paris which takes 10h 13m and costs €170 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €170 and takes 21h 7m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ruffec bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Ruffec?

Ruffec is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 4:31 PM in Cardiff and 5:31 PM in Ruffec.

Where does the Cardiff to Ruffec train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ruffec?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Ruffec by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, train, plane, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
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 PoitiersTgv
4. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de RuffecTer
10h 13m
€170–549
Bus
cheapest
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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiers723
4. Take the bus from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffec
21h 7m
€65–170
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 Ruffec
13h 41m
€136–365
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 St Jean to Angouleme
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
9h 6m
€107–268
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to PoitiersTgv
4. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de RuffecTer
11h 16m
€169–589
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ruffec
11h 23m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitiers
4. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffec
9h 41m
€115–382
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 St Jean to Angouleme
5. Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
11h 9m
€137–372
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)BRS - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Angouleme
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
11h 17m
€130–364

Cardiff to Ruffec by train, subway, and foot

49Weekly Services

10h 13mAverage Duration

€170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,080.2 km
Duration: 10h 13m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Gare de Ruffec 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 Poitiers in around 10h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Gare de Ruffec via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Poitiers, and Poitiers in around 21h 7m.

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